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C25 PAN

1985 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,255 mi
Last recorded77,255 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC25 PAN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 77,255 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 77,246 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 70,770 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 70,715 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 70,253 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 69,700 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 69,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2017 67,148 miles

Front number plate cracked but digits still readable

Nearside Rear Nsr tyre on 3mm but still within limits for MOT

Pass 26 Oct 2016 65,687 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 64,780 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 63,513 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 62,668 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 61,942 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 60,648 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 58,546 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 56,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 52,933 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 50,869 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 47,630 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 46,894 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 46,866 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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C25 PAN is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 C25 PAN, 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 C25 PAN registered?

C25 PAN is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 December 1985.

Is C25 PAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C25 PAN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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