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A16 OSM

1985 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,132 mi
Last recorded110,132 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 OSM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 110,132 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 108,266 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 106,839 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 106,839 miles

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

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)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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A16 OSM is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A16 OSM, 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 A16 OSM registered?

A16 OSM is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 August 1985.

Is A16 OSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 OSM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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