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B554 RDY

1984 BMW 635

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

113,501 mi
Last recorded113,501 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1984 BMW 635114,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB554 RDY
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1984
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 113,501 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 113,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle FOULING ON SHOCKABSORBER (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 112,520 miles

REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES AND DROPLINKS WORN

Pass 10 Jun 2014 112,397 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 112,397 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Poor starting, poor idle and engine "check" lamp is on.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 112,196 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 112,189 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 110,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

General underside corrosion also both front floor pans are corroded and holed around front jacking points.

Offside front suspension strut spring cup weld repair is of good quality but clearance to tyre is minimal.

Fail 6 Oct 2011 110,850 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front jacking points corroded both sides

Pass 14 Oct 2010 109,629 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 108,686 miles

corrosion in n/s & o/s/f jacking point areas , advise attension.....

corrosion in o/s/r under bumper ....

n/s & o/s/f suspension reaction arm bushes beginning to split.....

rear brake discs worn.....

screen washers weak.....

windscreen damage not excessive.........

wipers smear.....

Fail 9 Oct 2009 108,686 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

corrosion in n/s & o/s/f jacking point areas , advise attension.....

corrosion in o/s/r under bumper ....

n/s & o/s/f suspension reaction arm bushes beginning to split.....

rear brake discs worn.....

screen washers weak.....

windscreen damage not excessive.........

wipers smear.....

Pass 10 Oct 2008 107,617 miles

corrosion around o/s/f jacking point, not in prescribed area, advise attension......

general under body corrosion.....

rear brake pipes corroding....

rear suspension bushes perishing...

wipers smear.....

Fail 8 Oct 2008 107,617 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion around o/s/f jacking point, not in prescribed area, advise attension......

general under body corrosion.....

rear brake pipes corroding....

rear suspension bushes perishing...

wipers smear.....

Pass 11 Oct 2007 107,217 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 107,201 miles

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

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)

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 107,156 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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B554 RDY is a 1984 BMW 635 in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1984 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 114,375 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 B554 RDY, 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 42 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B554 RDY is a 1984 BMW 635, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B554 RDY safe to buy?

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