MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,144 miAbove average mileage for this year
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nearside front tyre perished side wall
offside front tyre perished sidewall
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
nearside front tyre perished side wall
offside front tyre perished sidewall
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front tyre sidewall cracked and damaged
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front tyre sidewall cracked
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre sidewall cracked and damaged
Offside front tyre sidewall cracked
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake lines corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
n/s/f tyre sidewall weakening
o/s/r tyre perished
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
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 Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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B530 AKM is a 1985 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 B530 AKM, 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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B530 AKM is a 1985 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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