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B309 FTU

1985 BMW 318

Silver Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,123 mi
Last recorded101,123 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB309 FTU
MakeBMW
Model318
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 101,123 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 101,123 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust rear box corroded & repair made

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 101,123 miles

Rear subframe bushes perishing & worn

Pass 16 Jan 2020 100,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 100,815 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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B309 FTU is a 1985 BMW 318 in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 41 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B309 FTU registered?

B309 FTU is a 1985 BMW 318, first registered on 15 January 1985.

Is B309 FTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B309 FTU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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