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C489 PVL

1985 BMW 635

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,990 mi
Last recorded111,990 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 1985 BMW 635117,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC489 PVL
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 111,990 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 111,266 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 111,188 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 111,024 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 110,756 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 110,214 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 109,698 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 109,253 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 107,457 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 100,851 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2007 100,772 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2006 100,488 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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C489 PVL is a 1985 BMW 635 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 C489 PVL, 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.

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What year was C489 PVL registered?

C489 PVL is a 1985 BMW 635, first registered on 30 September 1985.

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