MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,963 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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nearside front tyre cracking/splitting
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
nearside front lower ball joint gaitor split
offside front steering rack gaitor perished
signs of oil leakage from rear axle
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B304 VCL is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 B304 VCL, 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 B304 VCL registered?
B304 VCL is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 April 1985.
Is B304 VCL safe to buy?
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