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C213 TLD

1985 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,092 mi
Last recorded23,092 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC213 TLD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 23,092 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 18,689 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 16,235 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 14,357 miles

offside front floor/jacking point has slight corrosion.

offside rack has slight movement.

offside rear inner wheel arch has slight corrosion.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 145,616 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 144,423 miles

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

slight corrosion on offside inner sill.

Fail 21 Apr 2008 144,418 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on offside inner sill.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 141,155 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 137,701 miles

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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C213 TLD is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C213 TLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C213 TLD registered?

C213 TLD is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 August 1985.

Is C213 TLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C213 TLD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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