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B768 UPR

1984 BMW 635

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

155,546 mi
Last recorded155,546 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 1984 BMW 635114,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB768 UPR
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 May 2023 155,546 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose centre cap glued on (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning notchy and belt loose (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear sub frame mounts to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2010 154,720 miles

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

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

n/s/r inner cv boot split

Fail 27 Sep 2010 154,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

n/s/r inner cv boot split

Pass 24 Jun 2009 149,368 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 149,367 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion inner nsr sill osf tyre side wall

Pass 2 May 2008 145,968 miles

fuel line corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

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

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

Fail 2 May 2008 145,967 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fuel line corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2006 145,958 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 145,956 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B768 UPR is a 1984 BMW 635 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 B768 UPR, 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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B768 UPR is a 1984 BMW 635, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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