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B847 XNE

1985 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,161 mi
Last recorded100,161 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB847 XNE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 100,161 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 98,586 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 97,384 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 97,384 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer cill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 96,235 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 95,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 94,055 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 92,865 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 91,433 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 90,084 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 88,975 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 88,975 miles

Offside Inner Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 86,713 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 86,509 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 86,509 miles

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 85,720 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 84,347 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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B847 XNE is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 B847 XNE, 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 B847 XNE registered?

B847 XNE is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B847 XNE safe to buy?

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