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B225 AKN

1985 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,925 mi
Last recorded96,925 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB225 AKN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 96,925 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 96,925 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2010 96,547 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 95,290 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 95,284 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 91,787 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 88,340 miles

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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B225 AKN is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B225 AKN, 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

How do I check the history of B225 AKN?

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What year was B225 AKN registered?

B225 AKN is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B225 AKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B225 AKN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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