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B227 DNO

1985 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,358 mi
Last recorded86,358 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB227 DNO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 86,358 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 86,160 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 85,788 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 85,652 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 85,472 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 85,145 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Jun 2010 84,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 84,598 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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B227 DNO is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B227 DNO, 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 B227 DNO registered?

B227 DNO is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 May 1985.

Is B227 DNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B227 DNO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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