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B735 RLL

1985 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,840 mi
Last recorded123,840 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB735 RLL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2018 123,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2015 123,776 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 123,677 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 123,677 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 123,357 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 123,080 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 121,586 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 120,248 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 118,826 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 117,030 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 115,066 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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B735 RLL is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B735 RLL, 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 B735 RLL registered?

B735 RLL is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 April 1985.

Is B735 RLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B735 RLL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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