MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,848 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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
Advise both outer sills corroded
Advise front number plate
Advise fuel pipes corroded
Advise offside front fog lamp not working
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
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)
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)
4 new wheels and tyres fitted different from tested items
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)
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)
tyres cracking
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 635?
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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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