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C503 TMO

1985 BMW 635

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

63,511 mi
Last recorded63,511 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 635117,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC503 TMO
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 63,511 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 63,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 63,272 miles

Offside Front Brake hose porous by ferrule (1.1.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 62,915 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 62,352 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 61,947 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 60,937 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

driver belt perishing

Pass 19 Jul 2019 60,092 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 59,153 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 58,285 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 57,175 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 55,098 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly and some perishing to both outer sidewalls

some corrosion to inside edges of front and rear brake discs

Pass 11 Aug 2014 53,099 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly unevenly and some perishing to both outer sidewalls

slight corrosion to inside edges of front and rear brake discs

Pass 9 Aug 2013 51,346 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly unevenly and some perishing to both outer sidewalls

slight corrosion to inside edges of front and rear brake discs

Pass 9 Aug 2012 49,782 miles

os rear tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge

some corrosion to inner faces of both rear brake discs

Pass 28 Jul 2011 47,773 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly unevenly on inner edges and minor perishing to outer sidewalls

Pass 9 Aug 2010 46,286 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear out of shape on inner edges and slight perishing to outer sidewalls

Pass 4 Aug 2009 44,570 miles

ns front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 6 Aug 2008 43,437 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 40,632 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 37,948 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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C503 TMO is a 1985 BMW 635 in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 C503 TMO, 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 C503 TMO registered?

C503 TMO is a 1985 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C503 TMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C503 TMO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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