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A608 HVC

1983 BMW 635

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,064 mi
Last recorded106,064 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1983 BMW 635102,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA608 HVC
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 106,064 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 105,405 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2012 105,405 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 14 May 2011 104,772 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 104,690 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brakes a bit spongy

handbrake outer cables split

Fail 19 Feb 2011 104,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside rear tyre has worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre has worn on the inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2009 104,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 104,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 104,364 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 104,361 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 100,675 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2005 100,648 miles

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

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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A608 HVC is a 1983 BMW 635 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A608 HVC, 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 A608 HVC registered?

A608 HVC is a 1983 BMW 635, first registered on 2 September 1983.

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