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C178 TLX

1985 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,707 mi
Last recorded15,707 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC178 TLX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2009 15,707 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 152,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

slight wear in o/s n/s wish bone bushes

Pass 7 Jun 2007 148,489 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 144,322 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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C178 TLX is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C178 TLX, 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 C178 TLX registered?

C178 TLX is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 October 1985.

Is C178 TLX safe to buy?

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