1991 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · J221 LLR
1991 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30/08/1991. Recorded mileage 75,064 miles. MOT valid until 03/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,064 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 1796cc
J221 LLR Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 75,064 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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J221 LLR Mileage History
- 11/05/200645,488 mi
- 13/05/200645,488 mi
- 10/05/200747,943 mi+2,455 mi
- 11/05/200747,943 mi
- 12/05/200850,423 mi+2,480 mi
- 07/05/200952,383 mi+1,960 mi
- 08/05/200952,386 mi+3 mi
- 10/05/201054,837 mi+2,451 mi
- 11/05/201054,837 mi
- 24/05/201156,989 mi+2,152 mi
- 25/05/201156,988 mi-1 mi
- 16/05/201259,014 mi+2,026 mi
- 17/05/201259,014 mi
- 20/05/201361,030 mi+2,016 mi
- 20/05/201464,200 mi+3,170 mi
- 14/05/201567,880 mi+3,680 mi
- 15/05/201567,886 mi+6 mi
- 12/05/201668,095 mi+209 mi
- 27/05/201768,149 mi+54 mi
- 14/02/202068,172 mi+23 mi
- 28/01/202169,611 mi+1,439 mi
- 05/04/202270,567 mi+956 mi
- 31/03/202371,952 mi+1,385 mi
- 25/03/202473,082 mi+1,130 mi
- 18/03/202573,966 mi+884 mi
- 26/03/202675,064 mi+1,098 mi
Average of roughly 1,488 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
J221 LLR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 BMW 3 Series (J221 LLR) between May 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
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