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B164 TVJ

1985 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

119,249 mi
Last recorded119,249 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2006
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB164 TVJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2006 119,249 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all flexi brake hoses poor condition

long brake pedal travel

Pass 6 Jun 2005 115,491 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 115,482 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

FOOT BRAKE TRAVEL LONG

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS WEAK

WIPER BLADES POOR

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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B164 TVJ is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 B164 TVJ, 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 B164 TVJ registered?

B164 TVJ is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 April 1985.

Is B164 TVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B164 TVJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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