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B131 KTO

1985 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,892 mi
Last recorded165,892 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2007
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB131 KTO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2007 165,892 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 165,850 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

bonnet struts defective

bumper insecure

coolant leaking

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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B131 KTO is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B131 KTO, 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 B131 KTO registered?

B131 KTO is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 May 1985.

Is B131 KTO safe to buy?

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