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B237 NOY

1985 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,425 mi
Last recorded76,425 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2007
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB237 NOY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2007 76,425 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2007 76,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

corrosion n/s/f wing and inner seal n/s/r bottom panel not in a prescribed area but will req attention soon

Pass 20 Jan 2006 73,829 miles

o/s/r wheel arch at front c orroded

Fail 20 Jan 2006 73,829 miles

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

o/s/r wheel arch at front c orroded

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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B237 NOY is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 B237 NOY, 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 B237 NOY registered?

B237 NOY is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 February 1985.

Is B237 NOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B237 NOY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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