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B886 NPF

1985 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,573 mi
Last recorded87,573 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB886 NPF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Jun 2010 87,573 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 87,025 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 86,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 85,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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 16 Jun 2006 85,500 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 85,228 miles

floor rusty †outer sills rusty †fuel pipes rusty †all suspension bushes poor †

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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B886 NPF is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B886 NPF, 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 B886 NPF registered?

B886 NPF is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 June 1985.

Is B886 NPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B886 NPF shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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