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C20 OCS

1986 BMW 635

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,613 mi
Last recorded128,613 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1986 BMW 635113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 OCS
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 128,613 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2013 128,613 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2011 126,000 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 119,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 109,095 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 108,455 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 103,407 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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C20 OCS is a 1986 BMW 635 in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C20 OCS, 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 C20 OCS registered?

C20 OCS is a 1986 BMW 635, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is C20 OCS safe to buy?

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