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C320 AWR

1985 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,875 mi
Last recorded173,875 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC320 AWR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 173,875 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 170,872 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 168,536 miles

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

Front wipers smearing slightly

Offside front indicator lens cracked

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 166,146 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 166,140 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield broken on rear box.

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

Gear box oil leak

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

Offside Front Indicator lense cracked

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

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

Rear differential noisey

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 24 May 2021 163,017 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

lower body components corroded

Fail 24 May 2021 163,017 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

lower body components corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2020 159,988 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 159,883 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2016 159,649 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 159,649 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 159,346 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 159,346 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2006 157,532 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 157,532 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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C320 AWR is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 C320 AWR, 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 C320 AWR registered?

C320 AWR is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 October 1985.

Is C320 AWR safe to buy?

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