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B850 LNN

1985 BMW 635

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,490 mi
Last recorded94,490 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1985 BMW 635117,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB850 LNN
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 94,490 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 94,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 92,310 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 94,456 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 94,456 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 94,416 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 94,123 miles

brake pads warning lamp on

washers could be better

Fail 1 Jul 2013 94,102 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

brake pads warning lamp on

washers could be better

Pass 20 Jul 2012 93,708 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2011 93,373 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 93,164 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 92,988 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

near side rear hande brake needs ajusting

Pass 6 Apr 2009 92,339 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 84,851 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 84,817 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 79,505 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 79,429 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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B850 LNN is a 1985 BMW 635 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 B850 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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B850 LNN is a 1985 BMW 635, first registered on 1 July 1985.

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