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A89 LFH

1984 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1984 BMW 635114,375 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA89 LFH
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2023

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Power steering component leaking power steering sphere leaking and switch disconnected (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside flooring,jacking point and inner wing area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside front flooring jacking point and inner and outer wing areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rears pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

heavy oil leak

reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 30 Jun 2022 194,142 miles

Corrosion taking hold in the following areas : Nearside front floorpan, offside front inner wing, wing & sill, nearside front inner wing, rear wheel arches, both outer sill edges & lower edges of doors.

Fail 30 Jun 2022 194,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired main chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion taking hold in the following areas : Nearside front floorpan, offside front inner wing, wing & sill, nearside front inner wing, rear wheel arches, both outer sill edges & lower edges of doors.

Pass 10 Jan 2022 194,142 miles

Corrosion / weakness nearside outer sill / floor

Corrosion in centre of nearside front floorpan

Corrosion to offside front lower wing, sill end & inner wheel arch area

Corrosion to rear wheel arches

Fail 7 Jan 2022 194,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Corrosion / weakness nearside outer sill / floor

Corrosion in centre of nearside front floorpan

Corrosion to offside front lower wing, sill end & inner wheel arch area

Corrosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 9 Jul 2020 192,680 miles

Nearside Rear service brake efficiency poor

Offside Rear service brake efficiency poor

Fail 17 Jun 2020 192,679 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion taking hold on bodywork in various places around car

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 192,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion taking hold on both rear wheel arches, offside front wing & offside front inner wheel arch.

Fail 19 Dec 2019 192,674 miles

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal spongy

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion taking hold on both rear wheel arches, offside front wing & offside front inner wheel arch.

Pass 21 Nov 2018 192,616 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 192,615 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 192,614 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high THROTTLE PEDAL STICKING (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOTH CENTRE SECTION SILENCERS LEAKING BADLY (7.1.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure SEAT BACK INSECURE (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure INSECURE AND REVEALING SHARP EDGES ()

Pass 20 Oct 2014 190,955 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 190,924 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 190,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 198,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

corrosion in both rear undersills

corrosion in front to rear fuel pipes

corrosion in n/s/r outersill

corrosion in o/s/r outersill

n/s/f antiroll bar link pin rubber starting to perish

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2011 190,452 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 190,452 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 189,471 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 189,468 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

WASHER BOTTLE HAS SMALL LEAK

Pass 22 Aug 2008 187,374 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 187,374 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 177,245 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 173,644 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 171,403 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner egdes

Pass 31 May 2005 170,577 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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A89 LFH is a 1984 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 A89 LFH, 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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A89 LFH is a 1984 BMW 635, first registered on 27 April 1984.

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