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C56 HMD

1985 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,926 mi
Last recorded78,926 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC56 HMD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 78,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 78,923 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 78,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 78,801 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 78,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively fluctuating brake spongy (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2010 78,733 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 78,733 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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C56 HMD is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C56 HMD, 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 C56 HMD registered?

C56 HMD is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 September 1985.

Is C56 HMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C56 HMD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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