MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,264 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure
O/s rear wheelarch some corrosion visible
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated.
Some corrosion visible to n/s rear wing underneath the lower corner panel.
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Battery insecure
O/s rear wheelarch some corrosion visible
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated.
Some corrosion visible to n/s rear wing underneath the lower corner panel.
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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B215 TEA is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 B215 TEA, 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 B215 TEA registered?
B215 TEA is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 February 1985.
Is B215 TEA safe to buy?
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