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111 MXV

1985 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,576 mi
Last recorded99,576 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration111 MXV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 99,576 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 99,552 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 99,346 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 98,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 98,113 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 97,209 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 96,967 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 96,807 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 95,962 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brakes slightly binding

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 95,962 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brakes slightly binding

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 95,921 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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111 MXV is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1985 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 102,156 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 111 MXV, 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 41 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 111 MXV registered?

111 MXV is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is 111 MXV safe to buy?

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