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B545 DGK

1985 BMW 635

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,039 mi
Last recorded133,039 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2020
Typical for 1985 BMW 635117,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB545 DGK
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2020 133,039 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2016 133,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Oil leak ()

all brake pipes greased

brake pad warning light on

power steering pump damp

Fail 24 Oct 2016 133,039 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

power steering pump damp

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Oil leak ()

all brake pipes greased

Pass 4 Mar 2015 132,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 132,935 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres starting to perish

n/s/front head lamp glass damaged [outter]

o/s/rear inner and outter sills starting to corrode

power steering pipes starting to corrode

slight exhaust blow from rear exhaust box

Pass 18 Dec 2013 132,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2012 132,908 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 132,908 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 132,908 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 129,850 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 129,850 miles

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 128,075 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 128,075 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2006 126,620 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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B545 DGK is a 1985 BMW 635 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 B545 DGK, 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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B545 DGK is a 1985 BMW 635, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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