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C67 VGX

1985 BMW 3 Series

Purple Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

202,511 mi
Last recorded202,511 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC67 VGX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 202,511 miles

underside all heavily black undersealed

Fail 25 Jul 2017 202,379 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

underside all heavily black undersealed

Pass 3 Oct 2016 196,392 miles

Nearside Front wheel to much camber

offside front inner/outer sill and inner wing corroded area

Fail 29 Sep 2016 196,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel to much camber

Pass 24 Sep 2015 190,199 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 184,385 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 184,243 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 175,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 175,200 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 164,686 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 153,575 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 153,529 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 140,501 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers seat frame slightly worn

Pass 25 Sep 2009 133,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

drivers seat frame slightly loose

rear number plate slightly detiorated

Pass 22 Sep 2008 126,537 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

drivers seat slightly loose

steering rack oily

Fail 18 Sep 2008 126,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

drivers seat slightly loose

steering rack oily

Pass 10 Sep 2007 219,373 miles

os rear brake pipe slightly corroded and welding repairs heavily wax oiled

Fail 6 Sep 2007 219,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 211,137 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 210,668 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 203,238 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 203,008 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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C67 VGX is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in Purple with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 C67 VGX, 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 C67 VGX registered?

C67 VGX is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C67 VGX safe to buy?

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