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A717 FCD

1984 BMW 635

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,456 mi
Last recorded165,456 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1984 BMW 635114,375 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA717 FCD
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 165,456 miles

battery insecure

coolant level light staying on

nearside + offside front brake flexis slight deterioated

nearside front fog lamp slioghtly cracked

offside rear tyre just on 1.6mm

slight movemenyt in nearside + offside front steering idlers + bushes

surface corrosion + slightly pitted to nearside + offside front + rear disc

surface corrosion to master cylinder

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front bumber supporitng brackets

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front to rear inner + outer sills

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner valances

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear outer wheel arches

surface corrosion to nearside front floor panel

surface corrosion to nearside rear , rear most inner wheel arch

Fail 6 Sep 2010 105,455 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside 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)

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

battery insecure

brake light warning light staying on

coolant level warning light staying on

nearside + offside front brake flexis slightly perished

nearside front fog lamp slightly cracked

slight movement in nearside + offside front steering idlers + bushes

surface corrosion + slightly pitted to nearside + offside front + rear disc

surface corrosion to master cylinder

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front bumber supporting brackets

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front to rear inner sills

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner valances

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear outer wheel arches + outer sill

surface corrosion to nearside front floor panel

surface corrosion to nearside rear rear most of inner wheel arch

Pass 24 Jul 2008 105,451 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 105,107 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 105,119 miles

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

o/s/f drop arm has slight play not excessive.

Fail 13 Jul 2006 105,119 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/f drop arm has slight play not excessive.

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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A717 FCD is a 1984 BMW 635 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A717 FCD, 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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A717 FCD is a 1984 BMW 635, first registered on 10 May 1984.

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