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C131 HFL

1985 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

128,035 mi
Last recorded128,035 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC131 HFL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 128,035 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 127,909 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 127,788 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general under body corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2022 127,466 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 126,839 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 126,816 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 126,785 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 126,785 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 126,641 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 125,828 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 125,560 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 125,532 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 125,418 miles

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)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 125,401 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 125,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 124,793 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside and offside front outer sill corrded but not affecting steering or braking

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 124,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside and offside front outer sill corrded but not affecting steering or braking

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 124,650 miles

n/s/r sub frame mount bush slight play petrol tank filler tube slightly corroded o/s/r w/arch slightly corroded,o/s/f floor has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2009 124,444 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 123,230 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 123,212 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 122,833 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 120,702 miles

All tyres slightly perished around side wall

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

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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C131 HFL is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 C131 HFL, 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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C131 HFL is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 August 1985.

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