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B112 KNU

1985 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,223 mi
Last recorded40,223 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB112 KNU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2025 40,223 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 40,220 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 40,150 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 39,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid at bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 38,568 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 38,097 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 37,561 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 37,070 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 36,217 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 35,158 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 33,738 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 32,900 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 31,538 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 30,786 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 29,239 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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B112 KNU is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B112 KNU, 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 B112 KNU registered?

B112 KNU is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 April 1985.

Is B112 KNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B112 KNU shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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