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B945 XYT

1985 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,537 mi
Last recorded89,537 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB945 XYT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 89,537 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 104,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 102,823 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 102,770 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower wishbone rear bushes both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & outer sidewall poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

hi beam flash inop

reversing lights inop

Fail 11 Aug 2018 102,770 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower wishbone rear bushes both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & outer sidewall poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

hi beam flash inop

reversing lights inop

Pass 15 Mar 2017 96,958 miles

CORROSION TO OFF SIDE REAR INNER WING

FLEXI BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHED

HEAD LAMPS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

NAIL IN OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE

REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES IN POOR CONDITION

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

WEAR IN STEERING SHAFT

Fail 14 Mar 2017 96,958 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WING (2.4.A.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

CORROSION TO OFF SIDE REAR INNER WING

FLEXI BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHED

HEAD LAMPS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

NAIL IN OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE

REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES IN POOR CONDITION

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

WEAR IN STEERING SHAFT

Pass 15 Mar 2016 88,810 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 77,466 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 65,240 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 64,968 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 64,773 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 64,757 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 84,741 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 84,741 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 64,726 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 64,632 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 64,600 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 64,600 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 64,420 miles

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

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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B945 XYT is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B945 XYT, 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 B945 XYT registered?

B945 XYT is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 March 1985.

Is B945 XYT safe to buy?

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