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B902 RLN

1984 BMW 635

Red Diesel 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,351 mi
Last recorded159,351 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1984 BMW 635114,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB902 RLN
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 159,351 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front wipers slow operation

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 159,351 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipes Covered In grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wipers Slow

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Control Arms Balljoints Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 159,351 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipes Covered In grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Wipers Slow

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Control Arms Balljoints Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 159,351 miles

Emissions not tested due to rough running (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 159,255 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underside under sealed

Pass 6 Apr 2018 158,721 miles

Body has slight corrosion heavy corrosion under body covered by under seal preventing full inspection (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 158,720 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion heavy corrosion under body covered by under seal preventing full inspection (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 158,201 miles

Brake fluid found under vehicle.

Fuel pipes corroded.

General under body corrosion.

Rear brake discs pitted corroded.

Suspension bushes deteriorated.

Suspension components corroded.

Fail 23 Mar 2017 158,180 miles

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

Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing Caliper spring. (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Steering retaining device missing Steering arm (2.2.C.1g)

Steering retaining device missing drag link arm (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake fluid found under vehicle.

Fuel pipes corroded.

General under body corrosion.

Rear brake discs pitted corroded.

Suspension bushes deteriorated.

Suspension components corroded.

Pass 25 Jun 2015 158,015 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 157,141 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 156,797 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 155,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 155,988 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 151,164 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 143,953 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 141,249 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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B902 RLN is a 1984 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 B902 RLN, 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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B902 RLN is a 1984 BMW 635, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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