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B905 ATW

1985 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,719 mi
Last recorded75,719 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB905 ATW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 75,719 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 75,697 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 75,573 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 75,544 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 75,544 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 75,483 miles

n/s/f inner sill corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2017 75,411 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 75,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 75,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all rear flexi-brake hose ferules show corrosion/pitting.

lower engine areas show oil/fluid contamination.

off and near side front headlamps aim just within tolerance.

off and near side rear metal brake pipes show corrosion/pitting.

rear axel beam/subframe bush's show extensive deterioration.

rear service brakes show increase/decrease inbalance.

steering rack off and near side inner arm inner joints show play.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 68,955 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Sub-frame 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)

exhaust corrosion.

off and near side front headlamp beam images are weak.

off and near side front outer headlamps show condensation.

off and near side rear flexi-brake hose ferules show corrosion/pitting.

off side rear outer sill/sill end shows weakness.

parking brake lever shows travel.

steering rack near side inner arm inner joint shows play.

undervehicle oil contamination.

various ancillary drive belts show splits at the teeth.

various metal brake pipes show corrosion.

Fail 15 Apr 2008 68,955 miles

parking brake lever shows travel.

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Sub-frame 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust corrosion.

off and near side front headlamp beam images are weak.

off and near side front outer headlamps show condensation.

off and near side rear flexi-brake hose ferules show corrosion/pitting.

off side rear outer sill/sill end shows weakness.

steering rack near side inner arm inner joint shows play.

undervehicle oil contamination.

various ancillary drive belts show splits at the teeth.

various metal brake pipes show corrosion.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 63,923 miles

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

near side front flexi-brake hose rubber perished.

off and near side front headlamp patterns are weak.

off and near side front outer headlamp units show condensation.

off and near side rear flexi-brake hose ferules show corrosion/pitting.

off side sill/sill end shows weakness due to corrosion.

rear sub-frame off and near side front bushs show deterioration/play.

steering rack play.

under vehicle oil contamination.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 59,743 miles

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

near side front lower inner wing corrosion.

off and near side rear flexi brake hose ferules show corrosion and pitting.

off side rear sill end weak due to corrosion.

oil leak

rear subframe off and near side front mounting bushs show deterioration and play.

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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B905 ATW is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 B905 ATW, 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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B905 ATW is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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