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C339 EUV

1985 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,840 mi
Last recorded109,840 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC339 EUV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 109,840 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 108,962 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 108,960 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 108,960 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 108,960 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 108,960 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2014 106,453 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 105,101 miles

Both rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 104,297 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2012 102,466 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 97,832 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 97,832 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

front valance corroded

o/s/f fog lamp missing

Pass 21 Apr 2006 93,333 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 93,333 miles

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

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

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

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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C339 EUV is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 C339 EUV, 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 C339 EUV registered?

C339 EUV is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 December 1985.

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