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C41 BLJ

1986 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,547 mi
Last recorded82,547 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 635113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC41 BLJ
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 82,547 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 81,780 miles

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 25 Apr 2024 81,697 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 80,567 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 80,567 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 78,916 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 78,853 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 78,779 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 78,470 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 78,140 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 77,687 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 76,790 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 78,126 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 73,336 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 72,166 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 67,176 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 65,605 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 65,605 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Warning light on but rear lights all working

Pass 2 Jun 2005 64,236 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 64,236 miles

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

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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C41 BLJ is a 1986 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 C41 BLJ, 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 C41 BLJ registered?

C41 BLJ is a 1986 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C41 BLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C41 BLJ shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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