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A20 RFY

1983 BMW 635

Orange Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,490 mi
Last recorded105,490 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1983 BMW 635102,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 RFY
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1983
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 105,490 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 105,490 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 105,490 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 105,480 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 105,400 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 105,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 105,131 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 104,059 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 103,337 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 103,325 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR TO INNER ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 102,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 101,859 miles

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

Rear anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 30 Apr 2016 104,099 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 100,159 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 100,156 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 99,740 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 99,053 miles

sligh exhaust leak [ front ]

Pass 24 Mar 2012 98,442 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 97,270 miles

Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2011 97,268 miles

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

Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 96,601 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 96,482 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 96,020 miles

nearside front shock absorber slightly weak

water and oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2007 94,883 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 94,066 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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A20 RFY is a 1983 BMW 635 in Orange with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 102,484 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 A20 RFY, 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 43 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A20 RFY registered?

A20 RFY is a 1983 BMW 635, first registered on 1 December 1983.

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