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C21 UNV

1986 BMW 635

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

155,849 mi
Last recorded155,849 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 635113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 UNV
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 155,849 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner to outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner to outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 155,707 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 155,077 miles

Offside Front driver seat slight movement

Pass 3 Nov 2016 153,717 miles

slight exhaust leak outlet manifold to down pipe joint

Pass 29 Oct 2015 152,375 miles

slight movement on drivers seat

Pass 17 Nov 2014 150,865 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 150,865 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 149,134 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 149,074 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 146,649 miles

Oil leak

advice both num light on being slightly dim

advice o/s/r tyre on getting low

Pass 6 Oct 2011 143,734 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 140,897 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 140,897 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 138,053 miles

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front bump stops split

both rear bump stops split

brake pipes corroded

rear bushes start to deteriorate

Fail 30 Oct 2009 138,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front bump stops split

both rear bump stops split

brake pipes corroded

rear bushes start to deteriorate

Pass 31 Oct 2008 133,786 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 127,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s rear tyre damage on inner side wall

Fail 16 Oct 2007 127,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear tyre damage on inner side wall

Fail 17 Dec 2005 126,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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C21 UNV is a 1986 BMW 635 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 C21 UNV, 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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C21 UNV is a 1986 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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