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C133 NJM

1985 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2008
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

122,466 mi
Last recorded122,466 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC133 NJM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2008 122,466 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 120,354 miles

nearside and offside rear inner arch has bad corssion but out of presibed area

Fail 2 Oct 2007 120,309 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside rear inner arch has bad corssion but out of presibed area

Fail 28 Sep 2007 120,292 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

o/s /f sill area has been repaired and covered with fibreglass and is starting to rot on the inside piece

Pass 6 Oct 2006 117,995 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 117,995 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion o/s/f door

rear axle torque bush just starting to split †filler neck cover corroded through

Pass 18 Oct 2005 115,516 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 115,516 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front to rear fuel line metal cover corroded under offside rear wheel arch

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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C133 NJM is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C133 NJM, 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 C133 NJM registered?

C133 NJM is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 September 1985.

Is C133 NJM safe to buy?

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