MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,999 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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rust & corrosion in various places
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer 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)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rust & corrosion in various places
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
offside rear side light dim
rust & corrosion in various places
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
o/s rear side light dim
rust & corrosion various places
slight play in steering rack
rust patches
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
rust patches
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C203 BUV is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 C203 BUV, 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 C203 BUV registered?
C203 BUV is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1985.
Is C203 BUV safe to buy?
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