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C260 OJH

1986 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

192,616 mi
Last recorded192,616 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 635113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC260 OJH
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 192,616 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 192,612 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 192,523 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 192,517 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 192,396 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 192,388 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 192,339 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 192,209 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 191,980 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 191,843 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 191,716 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 190,616 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge on 3mm

Fail 16 Jul 2014 190,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge on 3mm

Pass 21 Jun 2013 186,865 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 186,865 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 183,264 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 180,086 miles

Both sills corroded

O/S rear inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 26 Jul 2010 176,851 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2009 173,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 169,559 miles

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Jul 2008 169,559 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jul 2007 165,680 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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C260 OJH is a 1986 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 C260 OJH, 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 C260 OJH registered?

C260 OJH is a 1986 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C260 OJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C260 OJH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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