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B127 OPG

1985 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

71,686 mi
Last recorded71,686 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB127 OPG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 71,686 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 65,777 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 60,431 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 55,525 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 51,712 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 50,647 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 50,592 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 49,444 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 49,444 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 48,909 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 48,415 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 48,369 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 48,369 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 48,333 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 47,450 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 47,293 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 47,059 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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B127 OPG is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 B127 OPG, 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 B127 OPG registered?

B127 OPG is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 March 1985.

Is B127 OPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B127 OPG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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