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C235 BWR

1985 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

102,055 mi
Last recorded102,055 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2007
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC235 BWR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2007 102,055 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2006 100,621 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 100,594 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

both front lower arm rear bushes are separating

front floor is rusting on both sides near suspension mountings

long hand brake travel

not all washer jets are working

rear bumper chrome is coming off leading to sharp edges

rear exhaust rubber mounting is cracking

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearings

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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C235 BWR is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 C235 BWR, 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 C235 BWR registered?

C235 BWR is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 October 1985.

Is C235 BWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C235 BWR shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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