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B708 KAL

1985 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,874 mi
Last recorded63,874 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB708 KAL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 63,874 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 63,874 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 63,874 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 63,281 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 63,281 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 62,732 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 62,719 miles

Brake performance not tested Unable to carry out brake test due to rear hose condition (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose bulging under pressure Marked in yellow (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2016 60,871 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 60,864 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Seat (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 59,969 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 59,543 miles

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

front tyres perished

Fail 16 Oct 2013 59,543 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front tyres perished

o/s rear brake disc rusty

o/s rear ouer sill rusty

washers poor

Pass 12 Jul 2012 59,517 miles

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

all tyres slightly perished

front floor corners slight corrosion

o/s rear seat belt slow to return

rear outer sills slight corrosion

rear subframe bush worn

Pass 16 Oct 2006 59,474 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 59,431 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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B708 KAL is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B708 KAL, 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 B708 KAL registered?

B708 KAL is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 March 1985.

Is B708 KAL safe to buy?

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