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A488 ETO

1984 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,783 mi
Last recorded95,783 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1984 BMW 635114,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA488 ETO
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 95,783 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 95,756 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear suspension bump stops broken

underside of vehicle covered in underseal making various components difficult to assess

Pass 3 Dec 2010 95,664 miles

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2010 95,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front tyres perished

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2008 94,791 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2007 94,101 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dust cover on offside anti roll bar link split

front power steering pipes croded

vehicle over heating

Fail 24 May 2007 94,101 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

dust cover on offside anti roll bar link split

front power steering pipes croded

vehicle over heating

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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A488 ETO is a 1984 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A488 ETO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A488 ETO registered?

A488 ETO is a 1984 BMW 635, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A488 ETO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A488 ETO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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