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B682 XTT

1985 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

52,143 mi
Last recorded52,143 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB682 XTT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 52,143 miles

n/s front brake back plate corroded

slight corrosion in n/s rear suspension arm

some corrosion in n/s rear inner wheel arch

Pass 10 Apr 2015 52,009 miles

All suspension components are starting to corrode.

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

Centre exhaust deteriorated.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 51,866 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front brake is binding slightly

offside rear brake hose is held on with cable ties on suspension arm [bracket corroded]

Fail 10 Apr 2014 51,866 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front brake is binding slightly

offside rear brake hose is held on with cable ties on suspension arm [bracket corroded]

Pass 20 Apr 2013 51,534 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 51,534 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 50,828 miles

All Suspension components have surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 50,069 miles

Chassis and componants corroded with standing but still intact

Fuel filler pipe starting to corrode

Fail 13 Apr 2011 50,066 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Chassis and componants corroded with standing but still intact

Front tyres slightly distorted with standing and beginning to crack

Fuel filler pipe starting to corrode

Pass 24 Mar 2010 50,629 miles

Front supension componants corroded but sound

Fuel filler pipes corroded but not leaking

Rear chassis rails corroded but sound

rear suspension coponants corroded but sound

Pass 9 Apr 2009 50,560 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

f/brake disc guards are corroding

servere surface corrosion on all suspension c omponents

Fail 9 Apr 2009 50,560 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

f/brake disc guards are corroding

servere surface corrosion on all suspension c omponents

Pass 14 Mar 2008 50,468 miles

all suspension components are corroded but it is not excessive at this stage

Fail 11 Mar 2008 50,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

all suspension components are corroded but it is not excessive at this stage

Pass 28 Mar 2007 49,935 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 49,935 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Suspension and subframe has extensive surface rust.

Pass 22 Mar 2006 49,106 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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B682 XTT is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B682 XTT, 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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B682 XTT is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 April 1985.

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