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A10 WHR

1985 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,748 mi
Last recorded176,748 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2006
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 WHR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2006 176,748 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 176,744 miles

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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A10 WHR is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 A10 WHR, 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

How do I check the history of A10 WHR?

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What year was A10 WHR registered?

A10 WHR is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 August 1985.

Is A10 WHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 WHR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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