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C533 CYO

1985 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,696 mi
Last recorded78,696 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1985 BMW 635117,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC533 CYO
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 78,696 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 78,696 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 78,176 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 77,374 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 77,374 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 76,663 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 76,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

underneath vehilce has general corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2010 75,937 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 75,937 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 74,960 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 74,960 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 73,571 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 73,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 72,675 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 70,786 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 70,786 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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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C533 CYO is a 1985 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C533 CYO, 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 C533 CYO registered?

C533 CYO is a 1985 BMW 635, first registered on 28 November 1985.

Is C533 CYO safe to buy?

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