MOT Status
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128,815 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer sill corroded
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Outer sill corroded
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside front washer jet not providing sufficient fluid to screen
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
excessive use of underseal over steering ,suspension and body/chassis
n/s/f washer weak
o/s/f aim at upper limit
poss oil leak from gearbox oil cooler feeds
slight play in steering box
steering box drop arm to drag link ball joint near limit on play
chassis plate worn
drivers seat worn & slight movement
battery insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
chassis plate worn
drivers seat worn & slight movement
battery insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
various covers fitted obscuring view
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
chassis plate worn
front suspension arms rubbers deteriorated
oil leak
slight movement in drivers seat
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
chassis plate worn
front suspension arms rubbers deteriorated
oil leak
slight movement in drivers seat
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
air con not connected
chassis plate slightly worn
offside front fog light broken
slight movement in drivers seat
tyres cut in outter wall offside frontnot to core
How Reliable is the BMW 635?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A25 RAT is a 1987 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1987 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 118,410 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 A25 RAT, 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 39 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A25 RAT is a 1987 BMW 635, first registered on 12 May 1987.
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