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C506 NGM

1985 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,869 mi
Last recorded149,869 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 635117,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC506 NGM
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 149,869 miles

Corrosion surface under body and suspension

Rear suspension bushes are worn

Fail 23 May 2025 149,848 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside rear subframe mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Corrosion surface under body and suspension

Rear suspension bushes are worn

Pass 7 Jun 2024 149,624 miles

Corrosion surface under body and suspension

Nearside rear outer sill corroded

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 149,591 miles

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear outer sill corroded

Offside front tyre low on inner edge and cracked within tread area

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Rear tyres are perished and cracked

Suspension surface corroded

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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C506 NGM is a 1985 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 C506 NGM, 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 C506 NGM registered?

C506 NGM is a 1985 BMW 635, first registered on 23 October 1985.

Is C506 NGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C506 NGM shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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