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B761 ATW

1985 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

115,717 mi
Last recorded115,717 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB761 ATW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 115,717 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 114,966 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 114,954 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 113,863 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 113,844 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 112,388 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 106,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rust n/s/f under wheel arch.

Pass 6 Apr 2018 100,168 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 100,168 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 94,694 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 85,225 miles

water in n/s headlight

Pass 20 Feb 2015 83,378 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 83,229 miles

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

off side front tyre 20 years old and cracked/perished

Fail 10 Feb 2014 83,227 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

off side front tyre 20 years old and cracked/perished

Pass 15 Feb 2013 82,889 miles

boot floor corroding both sides

off side front tyre cracked/perished slightly

oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2013 82,889 miles

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

boot floor corroding both sides

off side front tyre cracked/perished slightly

oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2012 82,341 miles

Oil leak

ignition switch faulty

Pass 27 Jan 2011 81,730 miles

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

bonnet struts defective

off side front tyre cracked/perished slightly

oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2011 81,730 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

bonnet struts defective

off side front tyre cracked/perished slightly

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2010 81,010 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 80,295 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2008 79,646 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 78,559 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2005 78,265 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 78,265 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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B761 ATW is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 B761 ATW, 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 B761 ATW registered?

B761 ATW is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 January 1985.

Is B761 ATW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B761 ATW shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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