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815 HLL

1985 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,384 mi
Last recorded106,384 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 BMW 635117,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration815 HLL
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 106,384 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 106,265 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 106,265 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 106,085 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2015 105,571 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 102,299 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 102,487 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 100,997 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 100,697 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

all brake flexi ferrules corroded

all tyres in poor condition cracking/splitting (recom replacemnt )

bearing/brake noise at n/s front

brake pedal soft

corrosion at front sill to floors, outer sills, jacking points and front floors

corrosion at o/s and n/s roof just outside perscribed areas

edge wear at o/s front tyre

general underbody and mechanical components corroding

o/s front driving/fog lamp inoperative

play across all steering joints

under battery tray corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2010 100,697 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

all brake flexi ferrules corroded

all tyres in poor condition cracking/splitting (recom replacemnt )

bearing/brake noise at n/s front

brake pedal soft

corrosion at front sill to floors, outer sills, jacking points and front floors

corrosion at o/s and n/s roof just outside perscribed areas

drive belts slack

edge wear at o/s front tyre

general underbody and mechanical components corroding

o/s front driving/fog lamp inoperative

play across all steering joints

under battery tray corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2009 100,693 miles

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

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

corrosion at battery tray

corrosion at o/s and n/s roof panel, and n/s rear panel

corrosion at sill/jacking points and front sill to floors

front bumper corroding

irrgular wear at o/s rear, o/s front tyres

o/s front driving /fog lamp inoperative

o/s wiper blade deteriorating

recom' replacement of tyres

slight fuel line corrosion

slight steering idler/drag link joint play

tread/sidewall splits/cracks at n/s rear, o/s rear, and o/s front tyres

viscous fan fault

weak return n/s front seat belt

Fail 22 Jun 2009 100,693 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

corrosion at battery tray

corrosion at o/s and n/s roof panel, and n/s rear panel

corrosion at sill/jacking points and front sill to floors

front bumper corroding

irrgular wear at o/s rear, o/s front tyres

o/s front driving /fog lamp inoperative

o/s wiper blade deteriorating

recom' replacement of tyres

slight fuel line corrosion

slight steering idler/drag link joint play

tread/sidewall splits/cracks at n/s rear, o/s rear, and o/s front tyres

viscous fan fault

weak return n/s front seat belt

Pass 10 May 2008 100,653 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion at front floors, outer sill/jacking points, battery tray

imbalances at front and rear tyres ( ok on road)

irregular wear at o/s frot and rear tyres (outside edge)

tread/sidewall cracks at all tyres

weak return n/s front seat belt

Fail 7 May 2008 100,653 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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)

Oil leak

corrosion at front floors, outer sill/jacking points, battery tray

imbalances at front and rear tyres ( ok on road)

irregular wear at o/s frot and rear tyres (outside edge)

tread/sidewall cracks at all tyres

weak return n/s front seat belt

Pass 3 May 2007 100,621 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)

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

all tyres have cracks in outer walls and in poor condition

offside reverse light not working

play/wear across all steering joints

Fail 3 May 2007 100,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres have cracks in outer walls and in poor condition

offside reverse light not working

play/wear across all steering joints

Pass 21 Feb 2006 100,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

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

induction pipes are splitting causing slight engine misfire

slight play across all steering joints

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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815 HLL is a 1985 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 815 HLL, 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.

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815 HLL is a 1985 BMW 635, first registered on 25 September 1985.

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