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B175 YTT

1985 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,239 mi
Last recorded94,239 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB175 YTT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 94,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 93,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to chassis and iron work

Pass 15 May 2018 92,898 miles

offside rear and offside front tyres are perishing

Fail 10 May 2018 92,898 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

offside rear and offside front tyres are perishing

Pass 11 May 2017 92,410 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 92,239 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 91,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 91,504 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 May 2013 90,797 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 90,677 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 90,677 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 87,131 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 87,131 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 72,837 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 72,837 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 72,234 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 71,982 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 71,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 71,005 miles

spare tyre flat and wheel cracked

Fail 4 Jun 2007 71,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

spare tyre flat and wheel cracked/damaged

water pump bearing noisey

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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B175 YTT is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 B175 YTT, 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 B175 YTT registered?

B175 YTT is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 July 1985.

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