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A13 AUR

1985 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,759 mi
Last recorded120,759 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 AUR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 120,759 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 120,257 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 119,706 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 118,884 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 118,492 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 117,957 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 117,940 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 116,005 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 114,991 miles

Sound deadening material not fully secure UNDER BONNET (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 113,134 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 111,667 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 110,438 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 109,156 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 106,936 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 104,883 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 102,074 miles

exhaust bracket on gear/box in poor condition

Pass 7 Oct 2010 99,752 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 99,752 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 98,577 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion starting to form within both outer sills

Pass 18 Oct 2008 97,452 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside washer jet inop offside provides sufficent fluid for the whole screen

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2007 95,364 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 94,295 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 92,998 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 92,998 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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A13 AUR is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A13 AUR, 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.

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What year was A13 AUR registered?

A13 AUR is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is A13 AUR safe to buy?

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