1991 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · J37 SNV
1991 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1992. Recorded mileage 154,302 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/01/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,302 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 1800cc
J37 SNV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2009
- 154,302 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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J37 SNV Mileage History
- 04/12/2006142,991 mi
- 05/12/2006143,029 mi+38 mi
- 05/12/2007150,068 mi+7,039 mi
- 21/01/2009154,302 mi+4,234 mi
Average of roughly 5,304 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
J37 SNV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 BMW 3 Series (J37 SNV) between December 2006 and January 2009.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”.
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