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J978 SEB

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,924 mi
Last recorded104,924 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ978 SEB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2026 104,924 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 104,554 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 104,302 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 103,892 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 103,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 103,412 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 103,335 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 102,845 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 102,818 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 102,642 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 102,499 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 102,213 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 102,059 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 101,996 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 101,909 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 101,721 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 101,381 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 101,001 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 100,444 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 100,149 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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J978 SEB is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J978 SEB, 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 J978 SEB registered?

J978 SEB is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 August 1991.

Is J978 SEB safe to buy?

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