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A3 NAK

1985 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

82,110 mi
Last recorded82,110 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 NAK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2011 82,110 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

bonnet support inop

rear fog lamp sticks occasionally

Pass 25 Feb 2011 82,110 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

bonnet support inop

rear fog lamp sticks occasionally

Fail 27 Sep 2010 82,110 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

bonnet support inop

dash lamps inop

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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A3 NAK is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 A3 NAK, 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 A3 NAK registered?

A3 NAK is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is A3 NAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 NAK shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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