1991 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · J901 FMV
1991 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18 Nov 1991. Recorded mileage 153,197 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,197 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J901 FMV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2026
- 153,197 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J901 FMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 BMW 3 Series (J901 FMV) between March 2025 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 April 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: Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))”; “Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steer”; “Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
J901 FMV Mileage History
- 19/03/2025145,005 mi
- 28/03/2025145,016 mi+11 mi
- 03/04/2026153,197 mi+8,181 mi
Average of roughly 7,876 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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