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B998 OLH

1985 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,789 mi
Last recorded83,789 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB998 OLH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 83,789 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security JACKING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security JACKING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 83,789 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security JACKING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security JACKING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 83,729 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 83,723 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 83,673 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 83,667 miles

Oil leak

both front wishbone inner rubber bush starting to crack up

strong advice ****brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 24 Jul 2013 83,649 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 83,551 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 83,130 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 81,348 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 80,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 80,498 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 80,498 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 79,719 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 79,052 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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B998 OLH is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 B998 OLH, 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 B998 OLH registered?

B998 OLH is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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The MOT history for B998 OLH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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