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B205 WKL

1985 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

102,475 mi
Last recorded102,475 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB205 WKL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 102,475 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 102,308 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 102,156 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 101,759 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 101,398 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 100,614 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 99,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 99,311 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 98,684 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 98,073 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 97,465 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 96,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 96,125 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 95,134 miles

offside front floor slight corroded.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 94,504 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 94,504 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front floor coated with black under sill.

offside front floor coated black under sill.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 93,639 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 92,647 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear brake hoses corroded on ferrules

Fail 11 Apr 2008 92,647 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear brake hoses corroded on ferrules

Pass 21 Mar 2007 91,121 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 89,260 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Apr 2006 89,260 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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B205 WKL is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 B205 WKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B205 WKL registered?

B205 WKL is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 February 1985.

Is B205 WKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B205 WKL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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