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A257 RTT

1984 BMW 635

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,353 mi
Last recorded95,353 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 BMW 635114,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA257 RTT
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 95,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 94,308 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 93,547 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 93,368 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 93,368 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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A257 RTT is a 1984 BMW 635 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A257 RTT, 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 A257 RTT registered?

A257 RTT is a 1984 BMW 635, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A257 RTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A257 RTT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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