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A13 AUL

1985 BMW 635

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,311 mi
Last recorded146,311 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2011
Typical for 1985 BMW 635117,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 AUL
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2011 146,311 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 146,311 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 161,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

nearside rear tyre tread depth worn down to 2mm. †offside rear tyre worn down to 3mm.

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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A13 AUL is a 1985 BMW 635 in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A13 AUL, 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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What year was A13 AUL registered?

A13 AUL is a 1985 BMW 635, first registered on 16 January 1985.

Is A13 AUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 AUL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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