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B66 HRG

1985 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

71,700 mi
Last recorded71,700 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1985 BMW 635117,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB66 HRG
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 May 2017 71,700 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to the nearside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stabiliser arm/link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stabiliser arm/link (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe leaking to the nearside rear hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure at the top (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking at the bottom (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at the filter ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 2 (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outer sill (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both rear outer wheel arches body filled

brake warning light on

centre exhaust silencer rubber missing

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 4 Jun 2016 71,179 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 May 2016 71,179 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not woking (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

vehicle presented with only drivers seat

Pass 22 Jun 2010 71,174 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 71,169 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 70,186 miles

Battery insecure

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 70,186 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Battery insecure

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 70,151 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 70,149 miles

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

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

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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B66 HRG is a 1985 BMW 635 in Black 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 B66 HRG, 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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B66 HRG is a 1985 BMW 635, first registered on 27 March 1985.

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