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ARR 981Y

1983 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,848 mi
Last recorded106,848 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 1983 BMW 635102,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARR 981Y
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 106,848 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 106,773 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 106,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 106,278 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 106,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 106,276 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 105,028 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both cracked (0.1 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear mounts to inner floor/sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all tyres perished/cracking

under body weld repairs/underseal

Pass 30 Jun 2014 104,692 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 103,970 miles

Advise both outer sills corroded

Advise front number plate

Advise fuel pipes corroded

Advise offside front fog lamp not working

Fail 17 Jun 2013 103,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Advise both sides outer sill corroded

Advise front number plate cracked

Advise fuel pipes corroded

Advise offside front fog lamp not working

Advise tyres perished

Pass 4 May 2012 102,602 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 100,929 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 100,925 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 98,725 miles

4 new wheels and tyres fitted different from tested items

Fail 16 Apr 2010 98,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 97,401 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 97,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 96,420 miles

tyres cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2007 95,392 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 95,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 94,810 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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ARR 981Y is a 1983 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 102,484 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 ARR 981Y, 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 43 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ARR 981Y is a 1983 BMW 635, first registered on 29 March 1983.

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