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B595 LNN

1985 BMW 635

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

77,692 mi
Last recorded77,692 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1985 BMW 635117,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB595 LNN
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 77,692 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear discs slightly deteriorated.

Rear subframe mounting bushs deteriorated.

Fail 5 Jul 2023 77,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Brake sinks under pressure. (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear discs slightly deteriorated.

Rear subframe mounting bushs deteriorated.

Pass 22 Feb 2022 72,583 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe mount bushes worn

Fail 11 Feb 2022 72,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) n/s idler arm bushes badly worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe mount bushes worn

Pass 22 Feb 2021 68,369 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

steering idler arm bushes worn n/s

Fail 15 Feb 2021 68,362 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

steering idler arm bushes worn n/s

Pass 10 Jun 2019 68,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust poor condition, small hole rear box.

footbrake spongy

Fail 31 May 2019 68,271 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working jet (3.5 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust poor condition, small hole rear box.

footbrake spongy

Fail 15 Nov 2018 68,271 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to front (6.1.2 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and rear all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged external covering missing (1.6 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

spongy brake pedal

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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B595 LNN is a 1985 BMW 635 in Bronze 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 B595 LNN, 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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B595 LNN is a 1985 BMW 635, first registered on 20 June 1985.

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