1992 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · J457 JWP
1992 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/07/1992. Recorded mileage 152,444 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/04/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (04/06/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,444 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1992
- Engine
- 2494cc
J457 JWP Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2008
- 152,444 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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J457 JWP Mileage History
- 06/03/2006140,943 km
- 11/03/2006140,970 mi
- 12/03/2007144,187 mi+3,217 mi
- 24/03/2007144,284 mi+97 mi
- 15/04/2008152,427 mi+8,143 mi
- 16/04/2008152,444 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 5,441 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
J457 JWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 BMW 3 Series (J457 JWP) between March 2006 and April 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
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