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B328 EGH

1985 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,194 mi
Last recorded116,194 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB328 EGH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 116,194 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 115,480 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 113,109 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 111,439 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 111,437 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

corrosion forming on sills, foors, rear inner wings, battery tray and around offside bulk head

nearside front indicator lamp cracked

oil leak covering underside of engine and steering rack, unable to detect oil type

rear tyres 3mm

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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B328 EGH is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B328 EGH, 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 B328 EGH registered?

B328 EGH is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 May 1985.

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