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A282 EPM

1984 BMW 635

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,464 mi
Last recorded76,464 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1984 BMW 635114,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA282 EPM
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1984
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 76,464 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 76,463 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Front o/s and n/s inner Wing holed.

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 75,598 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 75,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn thin

rear tyres badly perished

Pass 22 Jul 2009 71,613 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 68,442 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 64,741 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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A282 EPM is a 1984 BMW 635 in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A282 EPM, 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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A282 EPM is a 1984 BMW 635, first registered on 30 January 1984.

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