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C227 NDP

1985 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,669 mi
Last recorded166,669 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC227 NDP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 166,669 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 155,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2008 154,328 miles

check engine warning light on

oil leak

slight leak to rack

slight play to off side front steering tie rod

slight play to steering knuckle joint to rack

Fail 6 Nov 2008 154,328 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

check engine warning light on

oil leak

rear brake pads low close to limit

slight leak to rack

slight play to off side front steering tie rod

slight play to steering knuckle joint to rack

Pass 23 Nov 2007 150,986 miles

SLIGHT LEAK TO OFF SIDE FRONT STEERING GAITER

SLIGHT SPLITING TO BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH

Fail 22 Nov 2007 150,986 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

SLIGHT LEAK TO OFF SIDE FRONT STEERING GAITER

SLIGHT SPLITING TO BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH

EXPOSED WIRES CONNECTED TO FUEL PUMP WIRES ARE LOOSE AND CAN BE DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2006 149,699 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 147,510 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 147,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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C227 NDP is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 C227 NDP, 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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C227 NDP is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 August 1985.

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