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B672 YUW

1985 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,147 mi
Last recorded144,147 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB672 YUW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2012 144,147 miles

Offside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Steering column damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 144,147 miles

Offside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 138,651 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 138,651 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 136,289 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 132,692 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2008 131,910 miles

Both rear axle mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 5 Apr 2007 129,928 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 126,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2006 126,035 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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B672 YUW is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B672 YUW, 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 B672 YUW registered?

B672 YUW is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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