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68,972 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Battery Tray onto Bulkhead Rusting Away. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel Pipe On Fuel Tank
Fluid leak, but not excessive Gear Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold Leaking Gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sound deadening material insecure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Undertray insecure wheel arch (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all four corners of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides of vehicle link pipes from body to subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all four corners of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides of vehicle link pipes from body to subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all four corners of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet area (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded all four corners of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay area (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to swing arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to swing arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all four corners of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay area (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected bent (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings end of gland bushing (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded all four corners of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay area (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front fog light glass cracked.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
coil spring corroded all four corners of vehicle. (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front fog light glass cracked.
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
coil spring corroded all four corners of vehicle. (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front fog light glass cracked.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front fog light glass cracked.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Both inner rack joints have play
Front Suspension components corroded
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Rear Suspension components corroded
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Front Both inner rack joints have play
Front Suspension components corroded
Fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Rear Suspension components corroded
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
driver door mirror cracked
o/s hand brake effort could be improved
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside outer sill rusting
offside outer sill rusting
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B29 ABA is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 B29 ABA, 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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B29 ABA is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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