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B805 CCV

1985 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,057 mi
Last recorded50,057 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB805 CCV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 50,057 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 49,502 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 49,473 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 47,833 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

corrosion to offside front floor but not within 30cm of body structure or mountings

Pass 27 Jul 2012 47,833 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion to offside front floor but not within 30cm of body structure or mountings

Pass 15 Jul 2011 46,089 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 46,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 44,412 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 42,166 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 40,895 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 39,335 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 37,459 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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B805 CCV is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B805 CCV, 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 B805 CCV registered?

B805 CCV is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 February 1985.

Is B805 CCV safe to buy?

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