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B95 JJB

1985 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

168,079 mi
Last recorded168,079 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 1985 BMW 635117,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB95 JJB
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 May 2023 168,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2022 167,896 miles

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

bodywork rust areas covered with tape

Pass 8 Jun 2021 167,466 miles

Body has surface corrosion

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 167,460 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Body has surface corrosion

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 167,245 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 167,227 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 166,722 miles

Rear Wheel arches corroded

Various corrosion

Pass 4 May 2017 166,323 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 165,945 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Various corrosion

Pass 18 May 2015 165,658 miles

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Various corrosion

Fail 14 May 2015 165,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Various corrosion

Pass 22 May 2014 165,088 miles

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

Offside rear Nearside front & rear wheel arches corroded

Various corrosion

Fail 14 May 2014 165,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear Nearside front & rear wheel arches corroded

Various corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2013 164,581 miles

VARIOUS corrosion on vehicle

WHeel arches corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2013 164,580 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

VARIOUS corrosion on vehicle

WHeel arches corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 163,791 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

driver seat slight insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2011 162,833 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 19 Jul 2011 162,811 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2010 160,992 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 158,378 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 152,900 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s & o/s sill rusty

Fail 21 Jul 2008 152,897 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s & o/s sill rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2007 147,280 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 147,280 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 142,056 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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B95 JJB is a 1985 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 B95 JJB, 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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B95 JJB is a 1985 BMW 635, first registered on 10 April 1985.

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