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C333 KMW

1986 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

147,636 mi
Last recorded147,636 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 635113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC333 KMW
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2025 147,636 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chip to lower centre of windscreen

Corrosion to o/s/r shock absorber

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/f inner wing/bumper mounting area badly corroded

o/s/f inner wing/bumper mount area badly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2024 146,894 miles

O/s and n/s front inner wings corroded

Offside Front floor pan jacking piont corroded and holed

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 145,891 miles

Corrosion to all four jacking point/sill areas

Oil leak

n/s/f inner wing/bumper bracket area corroded through

o/s/f inner wing/bumper bracket area corroded through

Pass 20 Sep 2022 144,341 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Small chip in lower centre of windscreen

n/s/f inner wing/bumper mount area corroded through

o/s/f inner wing/bumper mount area corroded through

o/s/f jacking point corroded through

Pass 19 Aug 2021 143,583 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 142,583 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 142,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front outer sill and jacking point corroded and holed

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

Pass 13 May 2019 140,628 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

jacking points corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018
Pass 12 Apr 2017 137,867 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 137,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 135,208 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 137,925 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 137,758 miles

o/s rear axle bush has slight movement

Pass 2 Feb 2012 137,031 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 135,155 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 132,372 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 132,372 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 129,920 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 129,920 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 126,497 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 122,856 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 122,033 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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C333 KMW is a 1986 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 C333 KMW, 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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C333 KMW is a 1986 BMW 635, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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