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B901 YYV

1985 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,690 mi
Last recorded125,690 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2009
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB901 YYV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2009 125,690 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 121,850 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 121,553 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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B901 YYV is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B901 YYV, 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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How do I check the history of B901 YYV?

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What year was B901 YYV registered?

B901 YYV is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 June 1985.

Is B901 YYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B901 YYV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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