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1985 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,656 mi
Last recorded112,656 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 BMW 635117,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 BMW
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 112,656 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 112,656 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 112,536 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 112,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 112,277 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 112,271 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 112,168 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 112,142 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 110,343 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 110,341 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake effort lower than expected

Fail 7 May 2014 110,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel and brake pipes rubbing together at rear of car but not chaft

Pass 31 Jan 2013 110,027 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 109,901 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 109,888 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2010 109,874 miles

os front inner arch rusted through

Pass 30 Mar 2009 109,537 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 108,435 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 108,336 miles

chassis,floorpan and suspension components rusty

front and rear crossmembers rusty

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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A6 BMW is a 1985 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 117,171 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 A6 BMW, 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 41 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A6 BMW registered?

A6 BMW is a 1985 BMW 635, first registered on 10 June 1985.

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