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B511 HEW

1985 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

127,620 mi
Last recorded127,620 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 1985 BMW 635117,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB511 HEW
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 127,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front TYRE CRACKING

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

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING

Offside Front TYRE CRACKING

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 127,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive CO = LIMIT 4.5 ACTUAL VALUE = 5.63 (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Outer Steering retaining device missing TRACKROD END (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Outer Steering retaining device missing TRACKROD END (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 127,314 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 127,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 May 2010 127,289 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 127,289 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/front floor corroded by jacking point

Pass 18 Oct 2006 127,289 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 127,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2006 127,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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B511 HEW is a 1985 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 B511 HEW, 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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B511 HEW is a 1985 BMW 635, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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