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C682 LOF

1985 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,305 mi
Last recorded99,305 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 BMW 3 Series102,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC682 LOF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 99,305 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 99,269 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 98,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 96,606 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 98,940 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 98,794 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 98,562 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 97,972 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 97,972 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 97,969 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 97,810 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle showing signs of rust

Fail 31 Aug 2012 97,810 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle showing signs of rust

Pass 7 Apr 2011 97,142 miles

Under side of vehicle showing surface rust

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 97,124 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 96,469 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 96,456 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 95,513 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 94,767 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 94,767 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 94,172 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 94,172 miles

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

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

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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C682 LOF is a 1985 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 C682 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 C682 LOF registered?

C682 LOF is a 1985 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C682 LOF safe to buy?

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