The road tax status for J176 EAT is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for J176 EAT?

The MOT for J176 EAT is valid and due for renewal on or before 6 May 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of J176 EAT?

The recorded mileage for J176 EAT is 104,686 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is J176 EAT ULEZ compliant?

No, J176 EAT does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1991 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · J176 EAT

J176 EAT

1991 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 104,686 miles. MOT expired on 06 May 2023.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1991
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 06 May 2023
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 104,686 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1991

Engine

1991cc

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J176 EAT Key Findings

19 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 01/09/2023
104,686 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
16 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)

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J176 EAT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Nov 2026, 10:21

MOT Analysis

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19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 BMW 3 Series (J176 EAT) between June 2006 and September 2023.

The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 01 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 15 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.

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J176 EAT Mileage History

01/06/200677,625 mi
29/05/200777,953 mi+328 mi
30/05/200878,729 mi+776 mi
29/05/200978,308 mi-421 mi
29/05/200978,308 mi
01/06/201078,347 mi+39 mi
31/05/201178,354 mi+7 mi
25/05/201278,363 mi+9 mi
29/07/201378,373 mi+10 mi
09/07/201485,082 mi+6,709 mi
20/07/201590,171 mi+5,089 mi
25/07/201692,782 mi+2,611 mi
28/07/201794,878 mi+2,096 mi
26/07/201898,028 mi+3,150 mi
19/07/2019100,458 mi+2,430 mi
08/05/2021102,455 mi+1,997 mi
04/05/2022103,608 mi+1,153 mi
04/05/2022103,608 mi
01/09/2023104,686 mi+1,078 mi

Average of roughly 1,569 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

Technical Specifications

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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E36)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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Poor MOT pass rate (33%)

1 dangerous defects found recently

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