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C182 FWX

1986 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,692 mi
Last recorded189,692 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2014
Typical for 1986 BMW 635113,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC182 FWX
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2014 189,692 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 179,581 miles

All tyres perished & in poor condition

Both rear tyres worn to limit of 1.6 mm

Corrosion to N/S/F floor pan

Corrosion to both front & rear metal brake pipes

Corrosion to both outer sill lips to floor pan

Hand brake travel long

N/S/F lower ball joint rubber in poor condition

O/S/F fog lamp not working

O/S/F inner main beam lamp damaged

Play in O/S centre track rod ball joint

Play in both front anti-roll bar link rods

Rear exhaust poorly secured

Screen washers poor

Fail 4 Nov 2013 179,581 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

All tyres perished & in poor condition

Both rear tyres worn to limit of 1.6 mm

Corrosion to N/S/F floor pan

Corrosion to both front & rear metal brake pipes

Corrosion to both outer sill lips to floor pan

Hand brake travel long

N/S/F lower ball joint rubber in poor condition

O/S/F fog lamp not working

O/S/F inner main beam lamp damaged

Play in O/S centre track rod ball joint

Play in both front anti-roll bar link rods

Rear exhaust poorly secured

Screen washers poor

Pass 2 Apr 2012 171,798 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 170,750 miles

off side rear floor to sill panel starting to corrode

Fail 28 Mar 2011 170,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side rear floor to sill panel starting to corrode

Pass 23 Feb 2010 169,761 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 169,761 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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C182 FWX is a 1986 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 C182 FWX, 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.

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What year was C182 FWX registered?

C182 FWX is a 1986 BMW 635, first registered on 3 April 1986.

Is C182 FWX safe to buy?

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