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B147 LPJ

1985 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,600 mi
Last recorded83,600 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB147 LPJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 83,600 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 83,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear inner arches holed

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner sill holed

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner sill holed

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 82,881 miles

Idle a little high, check for air leaks

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 81,894 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 80,542 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 80,542 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 79,422 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 78,309 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 76,452 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 75,126 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 73,742 miles

Bottom rear of both front wings starting to corrode.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 72,387 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 71,475 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 70,287 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 69,059 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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B147 LPJ is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 B147 LPJ, 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 B147 LPJ registered?

B147 LPJ is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 January 1985.

Is B147 LPJ safe to buy?

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