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J462 SRX

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

123,404 mi
Last recorded123,404 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ462 SRX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 123,404 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 123,208 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 122,766 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 122,231 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 121,787 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 121,023 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 120,735 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 120,251 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 119,823 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2017 119,249 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 118,190 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 116,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2014 115,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 113,630 miles

rear exhaust mount snapped but exhaust is secure

Fail 10 Jun 2013 113,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust mount snapped but exhaust is secure

Pass 26 Jun 2012 111,856 miles

Front wishbone bushes starting to perish.

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 30 Jan 2010 111,283 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 111,273 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 110,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 109,784 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake pads look low

Fail 22 Jan 2007 107,069 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 107,069 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 103,360 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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J462 SRX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J462 SRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J462 SRX registered?

J462 SRX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 October 1991.

Is J462 SRX safe to buy?

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