MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,171 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front bumper slightly loose
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front bumpper loose
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front bumpper loose
main beam tail tail light not working
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 635?
Based on 51,017 MOT tests across 4,019 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B18 MLA is a 1985 BMW 635 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1985 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 117,171 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 B18 MLA, 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 41 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B18 MLA registered?
B18 MLA is a 1985 BMW 635, first registered on 1 August 1985.
Is B18 MLA safe to buy?
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