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J604 CPU

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,613 mi
Last recorded86,613 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ604 CPU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 86,613 miles

front and rear discs deteriorated

both rear tyres worn close to limit

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside tyre worn on edge

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 4 Oct 2012 86,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn close to limit

front and rear discs deteriorated

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside tyre worn on edge

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2011 76,930 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 75,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

nearside front suspension anti roll bar link ball joint rubber boot split

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 7 Oct 2010 75,067 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

nearside front suspension anti roll bar link ball joint rubber boot split

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2009 65,759 miles

both rear shock top bushs have signs of perishing

slight play in both the front wheels

Pass 30 Sep 2008 58,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

gearbox leak

nearside rear inner side light inopp

steering damp

Pass 8 Aug 2007 52,302 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 52,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres have signs of perishing

Fail 9 Aug 2006 45,534 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2006 45,534 miles

nearside rear wheel rim slightly damaged

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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J604 CPU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J604 CPU, 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 J604 CPU registered?

J604 CPU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 August 1991.

Is J604 CPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J604 CPU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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