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B320 TVJ

1985 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,291 mi
Last recorded111,291 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB320 TVJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 111,291 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 25 Oct 2008 111,284 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Oct 2007 108,669 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

slight leak on steering rack

Fail 24 Oct 2007 108,663 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 25 Oct 2006 104,855 miles

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.

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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B320 TVJ is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B320 TVJ, 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 B320 TVJ registered?

B320 TVJ is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 March 1985.

Is B320 TVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B320 TVJ 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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