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B815 WFJ

1985 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,819 mi
Last recorded112,819 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 635117,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB815 WFJ
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 112,819 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 112,819 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 112,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 30 May 2023 112,549 miles

all underside covered sealant

Fail 18 May 2023 112,549 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all 4 tyres perished down to cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all underside covered sealant

Pass 10 May 2018 112,423 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 112,372 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 112,337 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 112,337 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 112,337 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 112,337 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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B815 WFJ is a 1985 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B815 WFJ, 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 B815 WFJ registered?

B815 WFJ is a 1985 BMW 635, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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