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B683 RLO

1985 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,718 mi
Last recorded103,718 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB683 RLO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 103,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 103,663 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2013 103,328 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 103,300 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 113,426 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 112,551 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 112,536 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine missfire

nearside front wing panel insecure lower corner

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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B683 RLO is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc 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 B683 RLO, 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 B683 RLO registered?

B683 RLO is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 June 1985.

Is B683 RLO safe to buy?

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