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B76 MPD

1985 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,765 mi
Last recorded123,765 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB76 MPD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 123,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 123,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing by fuse box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 123,077 miles

Underside of car covered in underseal

Pass 16 May 2022 122,579 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

the underneath er of the vehicle has been covered in underseal

Pass 17 May 2021 121,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective outer lens glass damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

the underneath of the vehicle has been covered in underseal

Pass 5 May 2020 120,756 miles

vehicle has been repair cover in underseal

vehicle has had welding repairs cover in underseal

Fail 28 Apr 2020 120,746 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

vehicle has had welding repairs cover in underseal

Pass 22 Feb 2019 120,658 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 119,873 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 117,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wing corrosion

Nearside Rear inner and outer wheel arch corrosion

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear subframe bush has slight play

clutch hose has small bulge at gearbox

corrosion underside of car (beneath passenger seat)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 117,982 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wing corrosion

Nearside Rear inner and outer wheel arch corrosion

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear subframe bush has slight play

clutch hose has small bulge at gearbox

corrosion underside of car (beneath passenger seat)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 112,095 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 112,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 105,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion at nearside front jacking point but not holed

Fail 4 Jul 2008 105,567 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion at nearside front jacking point but not holed

Pass 3 Aug 2007 105,506 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2007 105,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 104,769 miles

both sides front suspension lower arm inner rear bushes cracking

condensation in nearside headlamp

engine/tranmission oil leaks

rear brake pipes coroding

rear susension bushes perishing

slight blow exhaust manifold

surface corosion offside outer sill

Fail 11 Nov 2005 104,764 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

both sides rear suspension bushes perishing

condensation in nearside outer headlamp

engine/transmisson oil leaks

front suspension arm inner rear bushes perishing both sides

rear brake pipes coroding

slight exhaust blow manifold area when engine cold

surface corosion offside rear outer sill

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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B76 MPD is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B76 MPD, 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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B76 MPD is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 March 1985.

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