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BMW 1Y

1986 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

161,538 mi
Last recorded161,538 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 635113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMW 1Y
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 161,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 161,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 161,141 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 161,085 miles

underbody undersealed

Fail 18 Aug 2022 161,083 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))

underbody undersealed

Pass 3 Aug 2021 160,817 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2020 160,593 miles

under body corroded

Pass 30 May 2018 160,321 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 30 May 2018 160,321 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Sep 2015 159,849 miles

under body corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2014 159,439 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 159,124 miles

n/s/f drop link worn

under body dry and corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 158,009 miles

under body dry and corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2010 157,660 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 157,240 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 155,946 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 153,858 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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BMW 1Y is a 1986 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1986 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 113,396 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 BMW 1Y, 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 40 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BMW 1Y registered?

BMW 1Y is a 1986 BMW 635, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is BMW 1Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMW 1Y shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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