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C121 VMX

1985 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,312 mi
Last recorded155,312 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 635117,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC121 VMX
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 155,312 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 155,254 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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))

vehicle been undersealed

Pass 24 Apr 2023 155,239 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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))

vehicle underside been undersealed

Pass 9 Mar 2022 154,860 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged all 4 perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 154,859 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly damaged all 4 perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 154,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 154,451 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 154,428 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 154,372 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 154,300 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 154,300 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 154,297 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 154,296 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 26 Feb 2014 154,296 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 5 Mar 2013 154,294 miles

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

brake pad wear indicater light on but pads are ok

Fail 4 Mar 2013 154,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pad wear indicater light on but pads are ok

Pass 24 Feb 2012 154,292 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 154,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion on floor pan

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 5 Oct 2010 154,289 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion on floor pan

slight corrosion on fuel brake pipes

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 9 Oct 2009 154,286 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gearbox has an oil leak

offside front inner wing slightly corroded {non supportive}would recommend repair

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 9 Oct 2009 154,286 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gearbox has an oil leak

offside front inner wing slightly corroded {non supportive}would recommend repair

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 7 Oct 2008 154,283 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 154,276 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 154,239 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 154,203 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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C121 VMX is a 1985 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 C121 VMX, 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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C121 VMX is a 1985 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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