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C43 TGW

1985 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,577 mi
Last recorded174,577 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC43 TGW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 174,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front and offside rear tyres perished

offside head light damp inside unit

Fail 6 Jan 2012 170,347 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Feb 2009 172,849 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 171,196 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 169,370 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 167,395 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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C43 TGW is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C43 TGW, 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 C43 TGW registered?

C43 TGW is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 September 1985.

Is C43 TGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C43 TGW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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