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B347 RVM

1984 BMW 635

Purple Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,683 mi
Last recorded126,683 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1984 BMW 635114,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB347 RVM
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1984
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 126,683 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 126,673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 123,673 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 123,673 miles

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

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 123,643 miles

both front tyre wear

bubble rust starting on outer and inner door seals

n/s/f wiper blade split on ends

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 15 Nov 2005 123,010 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 123,010 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

horne not working

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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B347 RVM is a 1984 BMW 635 in Purple with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B347 RVM, 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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B347 RVM is a 1984 BMW 635, first registered on 27 September 1984.

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