1991 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · J487 SRX
1991 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 19 Nov 1991. Recorded mileage 172,655 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,655 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J487 SRX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/07/2023
- 172,655 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J487 SRX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 BMW 3 Series (J487 SRX) between October 2021 and July 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 July 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
J487 SRX Mileage History
- 28/10/2021171,194 mi
- 19/07/2023172,655 mi+1,461 mi
Average of roughly 849 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
Plastic water pump impellers shatter, expansion tanks split along mould seams, and composite thermostat housings warp with age. A complete cooling overhaul is essential every 60k–80k miles.
- Rear Shock Mount TearingSerious
The sheet metal towers supporting the rear shock mounts can fatigue and tear out under rough road impacts, leaving the damper loose inside the boot.
- Rust (Arches/Jacking Points)Serious
Corrosion is endemic on UK E36s exposed to road salt. The rear wheel arch lips, outer and inner sill structures, and floor jacking points rust severely from the inside out.
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