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JKW 1K

1978 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,267 mi
Last recorded61,267 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 BMW 3 Series73,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKW 1K
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 61,267 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Apr 2025 60,914 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2024 60,654 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 60,654 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 60,128 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 59,838 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 59,584 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 58,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 58,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 58,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 58,592 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 58,169 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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JKW 1K is a 1978 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1978 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 73,526 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 JKW 1K, 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 48 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JKW 1K?

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What year was JKW 1K registered?

JKW 1K is a 1978 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 June 1978.

Is JKW 1K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKW 1K shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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