1991 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · J524 AUY
1991 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1991. Recorded mileage 107,529 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jan 2007. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jan 2007
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,529 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
J524 AUY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2006
- 107,529 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J524 AUY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 BMW 3 Series (J524 AUY) between January 2006 and January 2006.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 January 2006 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: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)”.
J524 AUY Mileage History
- 12/01/2006107,438 mi
- 30/01/2006107,529 mi+91 mi
Average of roughly 1,828 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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Plastic water pump impellers shatter, expansion tanks split along mould seams, and composite thermostat housings warp with age. A complete cooling overhaul is essential every 60k–80k miles.
- Rear Shock Mount TearingSerious
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