1991 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · J252 EPN
1991 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1991. Recorded mileage 168,773 miles. MOT valid until 02/02/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,773 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 1796cc
J252 EPN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 168,773 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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J252 EPN Mileage History
- 17/01/2023161,126 mi
- 25/01/2024167,119 mi+5,993 mi
- 21/01/2025168,491 mi+1,372 mi
- 26/01/2026168,773 mi+282 mi
- 03/02/2026168,773 mi
Average of roughly 2,509 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J252 EPN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 BMW 3 Series (J252 EPN) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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