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B90 JJB

1985 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,018 mi
Last recorded53,018 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB90 JJB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 53,018 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 53,018 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 51,839 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 49,968 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 49,966 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 48,207 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 48,207 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 46,813 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 46,813 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2011 45,799 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 43,848 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 38,075 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

O/S/F lamp slightly cracked

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

Rear number plate beging to deteriorat

Pass 5 Dec 2008 34,973 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 34,973 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre has slight cracks

offside front tyre has slight cracks

offside rear tyre has slight cracks

Pass 17 Nov 2007 33,976 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 32,559 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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B90 JJB is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 B90 JJB, 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 B90 JJB registered?

B90 JJB is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 March 1985.

Is B90 JJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B90 JJB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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