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B748 YHV

1985 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

81,945 mi
Last recorded81,945 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB748 YHV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 81,945 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 81,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front door corroded around hinge

Pass 11 Apr 2023 81,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (chalked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 80,463 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 80,463 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES SPLIT. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 71,137 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 67,467 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 64,972 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 62,092 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 58,101 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 55,812 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 55,343 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 52,523 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 52,408 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 52,187 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 52,012 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 51,944 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 51,454 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 50,602 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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B748 YHV is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 B748 YHV, 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 B748 YHV registered?

B748 YHV is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 July 1985.

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The MOT history for B748 YHV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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