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AKE 87X

1981 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,429 mi
Last recorded126,429 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2009
Typical for 1981 BMW 63598,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKE 87X
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2009 126,429 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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AKE 87X is a 1981 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 98,104 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 AKE 87X, 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 45 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AKE 87X registered?

AKE 87X is a 1981 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is AKE 87X safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKE 87X shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AKE 87X have outstanding finance?

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