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A66 GHG

1983 BMW 635

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,502 mi
Last recorded128,502 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1983 BMW 635102,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA66 GHG
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 128,502 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 128,408 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 128,249 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 128,249 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 128,117 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 127,912 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 127,699 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 127,597 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 127,594 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn PITMAN ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn PITMAN ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 126,278 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

BOTH REAR PITMAN LINKS HAVE SPLIT BOOTS

Exhaust mounting defective CENTRE MISSING ONE RUBBER HANGER (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 126,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play FIRST BALL JOINT OFF STEERING BOX DROP ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

BOTH REAR PITMAN LINKS HAVE SPLIT BOOTS

Exhaust mounting defective CENTRE MISSING ONE RUBBER HANGER (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 125,848 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 18 Jul 2017 125,848 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2016 124,219 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 122,539 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 122,385 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

all four tyres are cracking on tread

under body brake pipes and feul pipes been under sealed

Fail 9 Jul 2014 122,375 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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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A66 GHG is a 1983 BMW 635 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 A66 GHG, 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 A66 GHG registered?

A66 GHG is a 1983 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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