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1984 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

103,683 mi
Last recorded103,683 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 1984 BMW 635114,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB25 BMW
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 103,683 miles

Offside rear Parking brake performance only just met requirements

Fail 29 Mar 2023 103,683 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside rear Parking brake performance only just met requirements

Pass 14 Mar 2022 103,494 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 103,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 102,444 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 101,353 miles

front wipers don't park in the right place

Fail 25 Oct 2018 101,353 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 30 cm from sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front wipers don't park in the right place

Pass 6 Nov 2017 96,701 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 96,701 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Differential leaking oil from input and output seals.

Engine leaking oil.

Gearbox leaking oil.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2016 94,573 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 94,573 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 90,428 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 90,413 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 154,552 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 154,526 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside front wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 9 Jul 2013 149,813 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 130,131 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 130,131 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 127,856 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 125,016 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 122,846 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 121,051 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 119,489 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 119,489 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres starting to perish on side walls

front brake imbalance

Pass 8 Mar 2006 118,678 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 118,573 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rust hole in floor n/s/f pan area .

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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B25 BMW is a 1984 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 B25 BMW, 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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B25 BMW is a 1984 BMW 635, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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