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B22 RPY

1984 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,334 mi
Last recorded104,334 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 BMW 635114,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 RPY
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 104,334 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

side skirt fitted

underbody covered in paint are other materials

Fail 4 Jun 2024 104,309 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced o/s and n/s chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

side skirt fitted

underbody covered in paint are other materials

Pass 6 May 2023 103,415 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear low

Fail 3 May 2023 103,382 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both side (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut Top mount bush or bearing has slight play

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 100,845 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 99,797 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 95,471 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 95,472 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 93,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 159,107 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 158,527 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 158,517 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play from steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 157,712 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 157,691 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component 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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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B22 RPY is a 1984 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 B22 RPY, 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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B22 RPY is a 1984 BMW 635, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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