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B385 ECV

1985 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

45,980 mi
Last recorded45,980 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB385 ECV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 45,980 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 45,977 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 40,713 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 39,934 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2022 39,903 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 39,880 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 39,785 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 39,675 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 39,543 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2018 39,529 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 39,314 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 38,808 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 38,042 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 37,373 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 36,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2012 35,965 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 May 2012 35,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2011 34,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2010 34,303 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 33,522 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 32,585 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 31,849 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 31,711 miles

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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B385 ECV is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 B385 ECV, 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 B385 ECV registered?

B385 ECV is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B385 ECV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B385 ECV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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