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B486 ADV

1985 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,113 mi
Last recorded115,113 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 635117,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB486 ADV
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 115,113 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 115,102 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 115,054 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 115,001 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 114,918 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 114,918 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 114,685 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 113,858 miles

Both front tyres perishing slightly.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 113,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres perishing slightly.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 113,505 miles

battery insecure

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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B486 ADV is a 1985 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B486 ADV, 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 B486 ADV registered?

B486 ADV is a 1985 BMW 635, first registered on 7 June 1985.

Is B486 ADV safe to buy?

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