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C370 TLF

1985 BMW 635

Beige Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

24,795 mi
Last recorded24,795 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 BMW 635117,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC370 TLF
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 24,795 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 24,528 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 24,510 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 24,510 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 24,497 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 24,388 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 24,339 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 24,290 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 24,146 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 24,061 miles

all tyres perished due to age

Pass 25 Oct 2016 24,041 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 24,011 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 23,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

strongly advise all four tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 19 Oct 2013 23,956 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack / perish

rear tyres close to limit

steering drag link arm o/s joint on max wear limit

Pass 15 Oct 2012 23,876 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 23,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 95,657 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 23,642 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 23,621 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 23,609 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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C370 TLF is a 1985 BMW 635 in Beige with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1985 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 117,171 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 C370 TLF, 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 41 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 C370 TLF registered?

C370 TLF is a 1985 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C370 TLF safe to buy?

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