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C33 RPM

1985 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,087 mi
Last recorded68,087 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC33 RPM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 68,087 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 68,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2009 67,681 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 67,654 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 66,269 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 66,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 65,742 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 64,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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C33 RPM is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C33 RPM, 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 C33 RPM registered?

C33 RPM is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 November 1985.

Is C33 RPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C33 RPM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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