1991 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · J232 EPN
1991 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 02 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 112,850 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,850 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J232 EPN Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 112,850 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J232 EPN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 BMW 3 Series (J232 EPN) between August 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 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: Suspension (27 issues), Bodywork (15 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 83 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: “Front Lower Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened body support brace / likely to fall off (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”.
J232 EPN Mileage History
- 16/08/200649,969 mi
- 07/12/200753,547 mi+3,578 mi
- 13/11/200856,555 mi+3,008 mi
- 17/12/200959,828 mi+3,273 mi
- 07/12/201065,197 mi+5,369 mi
- 06/12/201169,839 mi+4,642 mi
- 05/12/201273,432 mi+3,593 mi
- 17/12/201378,987 mi+5,555 mi
- 19/12/201378,997 mi+10 mi
- 18/12/201483,069 mi+4,072 mi
- 18/12/201483,069 mi
- 18/12/201587,324 mi+4,255 mi
- 18/12/201587,324 mi
- 19/12/201690,613 mi+3,289 mi
- 21/12/201690,623 mi+10 mi
- 14/12/201796,594 mi+5,971 mi
- 19/12/2018104,488 mi+7,894 mi
- 22/12/2018104,509 mi+21 mi
- 16/12/2019110,336 mi+5,827 mi
- 16/12/2019110,340 mi+4 mi
- 06/04/2021110,658 mi+318 mi
- 13/01/2026112,850 mi+2,192 mi
Average of roughly 3,239 miles per year across 22 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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