1991 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · E30 MJY
1991 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 46,073 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,073 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E30 MJY Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 46,073 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E30 MJY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 BMW 3 Series (E30 MJY) between June 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 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 (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
E30 MJY Mileage History
- 26/06/200636,892 mi
- 01/06/200736,959 mi+67 mi
- 01/06/200736,959 mi
- 12/03/200937,079 mi+120 mi
- 16/10/200937,083 mi+4 mi
- 15/03/201438,080 mi+997 mi
- 10/06/201738,772 mi+692 mi
- 15/02/201838,970 mi+198 mi
- 28/04/201839,230 mi+260 mi
- 20/04/201940,399 mi+1,169 mi
- 20/04/201940,399 mi
- 27/10/202041,398 mi+999 mi
- 08/07/202241,413 mi+15 mi
- 04/07/202343,309 mi+1,896 mi
- 29/06/202444,844 mi+1,535 mi
- 06/07/202444,902 mi+58 mi
- 28/06/202545,679 mi+777 mi
- 28/07/202646,073 mi+394 mi
Average of roughly 457 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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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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