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J227 LOW

1993 BMW Unknown

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,435 mi
Last recorded42,435 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
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Stolen
Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ227 LOW
MakeBMW
ModelUnknown
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 42,435 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 38,539 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 37,587 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 36,627 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 36,627 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 36,505 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 35,421 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Unknown?

Based on 3,578 MOT tests across 1,301 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
2,543
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7
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J227 LOW is a 1993 BMW Unknown in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a BMW Unknown fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J227 LOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 33 years old, this BMW Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J227 LOW?

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What year was J227 LOW registered?

J227 LOW is a 1993 BMW Unknown, first registered on 5 April 1993.

Is J227 LOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J227 LOW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J227 LOW have outstanding finance?

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