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C476 VLN

1986 BMW 635

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

105,241 mi
Last recorded105,241 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 635113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC476 VLN
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 105,241 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 104,788 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 104,323 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 104,202 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 104,122 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 104,041 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 103,902 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 103,464 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 103,459 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2006 103,439 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 103,364 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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C476 VLN is a 1986 BMW 635 in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C476 VLN, 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

How do I check the history of C476 VLN?

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What year was C476 VLN registered?

C476 VLN is a 1986 BMW 635, first registered on 13 March 1986.

Is C476 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C476 VLN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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