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10 YA

1985 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,481 mi
Last recorded90,481 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 BMW 635117,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration10 YA
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 90,481 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 90,074 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 87,935 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 87,906 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 86,911 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 86,410 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 86,400 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 85,873 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 85,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 82,310 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 635?

Based on 51,017 MOT tests across 4,019 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
4,766
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
4,019
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,161
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 881
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 775
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 615
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10 YA is a 1985 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 117,171 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 635 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,161 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 10 YA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 635 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 10 YA registered?

10 YA is a 1985 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is 10 YA safe to buy?

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