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C528 LOF

1985 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,329 mi
Last recorded89,329 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC528 LOF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2015 89,329 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s+o/s rear side wing panel corroded

o/s/front brake bind

under vehicle under sealed

Pass 13 Jan 2014 88,104 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 87,289 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 86,293 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 85,165 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 84,427 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 83,501 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 82,730 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 81,953 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 81,001 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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C528 LOF is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C528 LOF, 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 C528 LOF registered?

C528 LOF is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C528 LOF safe to buy?

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