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C604 CYF

1985 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

175,669 mi
Last recorded175,669 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC604 CYF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2015 175,669 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers do not park automaticaly

Pass 30 Jun 2014 174,044 miles

Corrosion,repair and filler in nearside rear arch and rear of sill. Secure at present but cant be sure how good the repair is.

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 171,881 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 171,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 169,493 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight corrosion to non prescribed areas of sills and rear arches

Fail 3 Jul 2012 169,492 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight corrosion to non prescribed areas of sills and rear arches

Pass 20 Jul 2011 166,353 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 166,347 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 160,789 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 160,789 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 159,968 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 159,960 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2008 155,111 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 149,140 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 149,140 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 148,239 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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C604 CYF is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 C604 CYF, 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 C604 CYF registered?

C604 CYF is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 November 1985.

Is C604 CYF safe to buy?

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