1985 BMW 3 Series 2.3L Petrol · C114 CES
1985 BMW 3 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/07/1994. Recorded mileage 117,918 miles. MOT valid until 11/10/2026. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,918 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2300cc
C114 CES Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 117,918 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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C114 CES Mileage History
- 30/09/2023114,899 mi
- 08/10/2024117,469 mi+2,570 mi
- 09/10/2024117,469 mi
- 11/10/2025117,919 mi+450 mi
- 13/10/2025117,918 mi-1 mi
Average of roughly 1,482 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
C114 CES MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 BMW 3 Series (C114 CES) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering sill corroded (6.1.1”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
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