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B271 MGX

1985 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,672 mi
Last recorded67,672 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

RegistrationB271 MGX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 67,672 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 67,635 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 67,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 66,367 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 65,696 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 63,118 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake wear warning light on

service brake requirement only just meet (58%

windscreen wipers sometimes work autonomously

Fail 21 Sep 2017 63,118 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

service brake requirement only just meet (58%

windscreen wipers sometimes work autonomously

Pass 22 Sep 2016 62,685 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 62,685 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported foot-well (1.9.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 62,122 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 62,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60 14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid aim (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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B271 MGX is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B271 MGX, 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 B271 MGX registered?

B271 MGX is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 March 1985.

Is B271 MGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B271 MGX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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