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J279 LBC

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,934 mi
Last recorded153,934 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ279 LBC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 153,934 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 152,624 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Behind exhaust rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 150,687 miles

passengers side rear road wheel slightly buckled

Pass 20 Apr 2023 149,168 miles

slight play in passengers side inner lower arm ball joint

Pass 21 Apr 2022 147,807 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 146,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Apr 2020 144,924 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 144,924 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (outer sill) by sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Both front jacking points starting to rust (outer sill)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (outer sill) by sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 142,893 miles

rear metal brake pipe passengers side starting to rust

rusting around all jacking points

Pass 9 Jan 2018 138,702 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 138,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 133,233 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 126,257 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 122,257 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 117,486 miles

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

small amount of play in drivers side lower ball joint

Pass 9 Jan 2013 112,902 miles

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

slight play in drivers side lower ball joint

Pass 6 Jan 2012 108,611 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 7 Jan 2011 104,239 miles

slight cracks in front suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 20 Jan 2010 97,814 miles

rear flexy and metal brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 20 Jan 2010 97,814 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear flexy and metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 20 Jan 2009 94,641 miles

rear brake flexy pipe ends starting to rust

rear exhaust box starting to rust

Pass 25 Jan 2008 90,299 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 90,299 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 77,535 miles

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

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

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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J279 LBC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J279 LBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J279 LBC registered?

J279 LBC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 September 1991.

Is J279 LBC safe to buy?

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