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C493 CBW

1985 BMW 635

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,411 mi
Last recorded158,411 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1985 BMW 635117,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC493 CBW
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 158,411 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 158,407 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 157,935 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 157,925 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill 2x holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill 2x holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2011 157,871 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs inner side

hole in offside front floor due to corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2011 157,871 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

corrosion on rear brake discs inner side

hole in offside front floor due to corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2009 157,863 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 157,863 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

offside front flex hose insecure to bracket

Pass 26 Oct 2007 157,863 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 157,863 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service 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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C493 CBW is a 1985 BMW 635 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C493 CBW, 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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C493 CBW is a 1985 BMW 635, first registered on 12 August 1985.

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