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C213 ULF

1985 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

73,682 mi
Last recorded73,682 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC213 ULF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 73,682 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 73,677 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 73,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 72,846 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 66,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

long travel on foot brake

Fail 13 Aug 2021 66,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

long travel on foot brake

Pass 15 Aug 2020 62,920 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 59,616 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 11 Jun 2018 59,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 56,345 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 52,221 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 47,151 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 41,916 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 38,724 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 34,025 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 32,809 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 32,703 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 ULF is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 ULF, 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 ULF registered?

C213 ULF is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 December 1985.

Is C213 ULF safe to buy?

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