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A841 DCN

1984 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,340 mi
Last recorded84,340 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 1984 BMW 635114,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA841 DCN
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2020 84,340 miles

All direction indicators not working Do not flash (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer wing/quarter panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer wing/quarter panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2017 83,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 83,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2016 82,473 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 May 2016 82,473 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2015 81,362 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Dec 2014 81,356 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2013 78,227 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 78,227 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 74,886 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2012 74,886 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2011 72,766 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 66,519 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 66,519 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 64,930 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 64,930 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 64,464 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 62,058 miles

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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A841 DCN is a 1984 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A841 DCN, 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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A841 DCN is a 1984 BMW 635, first registered on 6 January 1984.

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