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J804 CHM

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,568 mi
Last recorded195,568 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ804 CHM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 195,568 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 195,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 189,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 189,462 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 183,883 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 179,605 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 176,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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J804 CHM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J804 CHM, 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 J804 CHM registered?

J804 CHM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 October 1991.

Is J804 CHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J804 CHM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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