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C34 WKS

1985 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,529 mi
Last recorded92,529 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC34 WKS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 28 May 2013 92,529 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 91,047 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 88,789 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 87,834 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 83,507 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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C34 WKS is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C34 WKS, 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 C34 WKS registered?

C34 WKS is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 September 1985.

Is C34 WKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C34 WKS shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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