MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,600 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Idle a little high, check for air leaks
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Bottom rear of both front wings starting to corrode.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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