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B810 EAM

1985 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,662 mi
Last recorded170,662 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB810 EAM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 170,662 miles

tape all around body work to pervent rough edges

Pass 30 Apr 2014 170,602 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 170,594 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

rear bumper corroded

Pass 3 May 2012 170,396 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 170,390 miles

o/s/r and n /s/r wheel arches coroded no rough edges at time of test

o/s/r wheel inner wheel arch coroded has been welded from inside not with in 12 inches of a proscribed area

Pass 14 Apr 2010 170,273 miles

o/s/r wheel arch rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2009 169,465 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pad low warning lamp on

Fail 28 Apr 2009 169,465 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

brake pad low warning lamp on

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2008 168,060 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 168,060 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

rear boot wale crodded

Pass 23 Apr 2007 165,735 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 161,740 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 161,740 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyers on 1.6mm

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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B810 EAM is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B810 EAM, 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 B810 EAM registered?

B810 EAM is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 January 1985.

Is B810 EAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B810 EAM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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