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C397 CPO

1985 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,578 mi
Last recorded125,578 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC397 CPO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2008 125,578 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 124,630 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 122,699 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 120,309 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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C397 CPO is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 C397 CPO, 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 C397 CPO registered?

C397 CPO is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C397 CPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C397 CPO shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C397 CPO have outstanding finance?

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