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C234 TDP

1985 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,805 mi
Last recorded135,805 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC234 TDP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 135,805 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 133,950 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 134,753 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 134,753 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 133,950 miles

both sills corroded rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2006 132,600 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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C234 TDP is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C234 TDP, 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 C234 TDP registered?

C234 TDP is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C234 TDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C234 TDP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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