1991 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · J33 MAV
1991 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 1991. Recorded mileage 63,833 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,833 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J33 MAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 63,833 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J33 MAV 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 (J33 MAV) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”.
J33 MAV Mileage History
- 28/06/202362,561 mi
- 29/06/202362,561 mi
- 02/07/202462,609 mi+48 mi
- 25/06/202563,337 mi+728 mi
- 02/07/202663,833 mi+496 mi
Average of roughly 422 miles per year across 5 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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