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BLT 854Y

1983 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,115 mi
Last recorded113,115 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1983 BMW 635102,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLT 854Y
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 113,115 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2018 113,115 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 111,610 miles

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

general all round corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2016 111,605 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

general all round underside corrosion

all 4 tyre sidewalls badly perished

Pass 3 Nov 2011 111,583 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all tyres cracking(perished)

battery not clamped

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

washer/water lights on

Pass 3 Nov 2010 111,320 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 111,320 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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BLT 854Y is a 1983 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1983 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 102,484 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 BLT 854Y, 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 43 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BLT 854Y is a 1983 BMW 635, first registered on 11 February 1983.

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