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B888 ORK

1985 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,300 mi
Last recorded153,300 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 635117,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB888 ORK
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2025 153,300 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 152,336 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 147,852 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 147,756 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2013 142,403 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 142,403 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 139,192 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)

Pass 7 May 2008 127,600 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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B888 ORK is a 1985 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B888 ORK, 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 B888 ORK registered?

B888 ORK is a 1985 BMW 635, first registered on 22 March 1985.

Is B888 ORK safe to buy?

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