1991 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · J616 DGP
1991 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1991. Recorded mileage 128,151 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2009. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,151 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.
J616 DGP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2008
- 128,151 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J616 DGP 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 (J616 DGP) between June 2006 and July 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
J616 DGP Mileage History
- 26/06/2006119,181 mi
- 26/06/2006119,181 mi
- 25/06/2007123,988 mi+4,807 mi
- 28/06/2008128,151 mi+4,163 mi
- 02/07/2008128,151 mi
Average of roughly 4,445 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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