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B505 XYX

1985 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,224 mi
Last recorded90,224 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 1985 BMW 635117,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB505 XYX
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 90,224 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 90,224 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 89,523 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 88,119 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 88,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 88,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

drivers seat mechecnism worn.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 87,357 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 87,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 86,089 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2008 84,071 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 79,797 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 79,738 miles

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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B505 XYX is a 1985 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B505 XYX, 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 B505 XYX registered?

B505 XYX is a 1985 BMW 635, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B505 XYX safe to buy?

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