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B991 GAM

1985 BMW 3 Series

Beige Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,879 mi
Last recorded75,879 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB991 GAM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2008 75,879 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 75,879 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 72,947 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 69,980 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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B991 GAM is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Beige with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B991 GAM, 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 B991 GAM registered?

B991 GAM is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 June 1985.

Is B991 GAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B991 GAM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B991 GAM have outstanding finance?

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