MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,819 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Battery insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C185 FTU is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 C185 FTU, 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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How do I check the history of C185 FTU?
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What year was C185 FTU registered?
C185 FTU is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1985.
Is C185 FTU safe to buy?
The MOT history for C185 FTU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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