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A371 XGG

1984 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,110 mi
Last recorded83,110 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1984 BMW 635114,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA371 XGG
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 83,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 82,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 82,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 82,531 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 82,408 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 82,297 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 82,297 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 81,961 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2019 81,961 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 81,870 miles

slight oil leak

underside heavily coated with underseal

Fail 24 Aug 2016 81,820 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 81,817 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 81,816 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 80,759 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 78,997 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 78,996 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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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A371 XGG is a 1984 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 A371 XGG, 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 A371 XGG registered?

A371 XGG is a 1984 BMW 635, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A371 XGG safe to buy?

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