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B340 WHW

1985 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,065 mi
Last recorded137,065 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB340 WHW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 137,065 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 137,065 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 137,065 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 86,712 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 May 2021 86,711 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2020 86,699 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 86,501 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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B340 WHW is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B340 WHW, 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

How do I check the history of B340 WHW?

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What year was B340 WHW registered?

B340 WHW is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B340 WHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B340 WHW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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