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B88 XYH

1985 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,164 mi
Last recorded27,164 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB88 XYH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2010 27,164 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 26,860 miles

near side rear light lens damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2009 26,860 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side rear light lens damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,703 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 26,279 miles

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

advise nearside door mirror glass slightly cracked

Pass 7 Feb 2006 26,062 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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B88 XYH is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B88 XYH, 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

How do I check the history of B88 XYH?

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What year was B88 XYH registered?

B88 XYH is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 March 1985.

Is B88 XYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B88 XYH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B88 XYH have outstanding finance?

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