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B635 DOH

1985 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,703 mi
Last recorded146,703 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1985 BMW 635117,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB635 DOH
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 146,703 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 146,488 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 143,626 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear inner sill corroded

Fail 16 May 2014 146,326 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Offside Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 145,048 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 140,376 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 140,360 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

offside rear service brake needs slight adjustment

vehicle has alot of surface rust underneath

Pass 3 Mar 2011 140,106 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 139,115 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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B635 DOH is a 1985 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B635 DOH, 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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What year was B635 DOH registered?

B635 DOH is a 1985 BMW 635, first registered on 17 May 1985.

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