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A329 DMO

1983 BMW 635

Purple Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

102,369 mi
Last recorded102,369 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1983 BMW 635102,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA329 DMO
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1983
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2009 102,369 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

jacking points corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2007 102,354 miles

Roof is corroded, sill to floor lips are blistered, discs are warped

brake warning light is flashing, battery is insecure, play in steering box, discs are corroded, outer sills are blistered and very weak, near side rear wheel arch is corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2007 102,354 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Brake warning light is flashing †Battery is insecure †Play in steering box †Discs are corroded †Outer sills are blistered and very weak †Near side rear wheel arch is corroded

Roof is corroded †Sill to floor lips are blistered †Discs are warped

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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A329 DMO is a 1983 BMW 635 in Purple with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 A329 DMO, 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 A329 DMO registered?

A329 DMO is a 1983 BMW 635, first registered on 3 October 1983.

Is A329 DMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A329 DMO shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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