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225,424 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both lower front wing bottoms rusted away
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower outer sill bubbling
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower outer sill bubbling
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front brake hose slightly perished
Offside Front Brake hose slightly perished
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury lower wing corroded but not structural (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front brake hose slightly perished
Offside Front Brake hose slightly perished
Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury lower wing corroded but not structural (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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BMW 165V is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1989 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 123,356 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 BMW 165V, 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 37 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 BMW 165V registered?
BMW 165V is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 June 1989.
Is BMW 165V safe to buy?
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