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121 BM

1984 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,540 mi
Last recorded41,540 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1984 BMW 635114,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration121 BM
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 41,540 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 40,429 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 40,416 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 39,484 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 39,345 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 39,237 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 38,884 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 38,623 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 37,995 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 37,431 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 37,340 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 37,340 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play centre (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 36,760 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 35,176 miles

Slight play near side front steering arm

Pass 21 Jul 2012 32,452 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 30,099 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 28,617 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 27,716 miles

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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121 BM is a 1984 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1984 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 114,375 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 121 BM, 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 42 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 121 BM registered?

121 BM is a 1984 BMW 635, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is 121 BM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 121 BM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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