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B43 SPR

1985 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,519 mi
Last recorded76,519 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB43 SPR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 76,519 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing rusting away (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 76,519 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing rusting away (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 72,318 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 66,544 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded at bottom

Outer both sills corroded in places

Fail 1 Apr 2019 66,543 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 66% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded at bottom

Outer both sills corroded in places

Pass 7 Apr 2018 64,614 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 61,529 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 59,100 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 55,989 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all tyres perrished

Pass 21 Mar 2014 52,586 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 49,564 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 48,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 48,273 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 47,757 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 47,202 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

Nearside wiper rubber split

Offside rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

Offside wiper rubber split

Pass 20 Feb 2008 46,690 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 45,907 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 45,294 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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B43 SPR is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B43 SPR, 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 B43 SPR?

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What year was B43 SPR registered?

B43 SPR is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 March 1985.

Is B43 SPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B43 SPR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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