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C585 TPG

1986 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,225 mi
Last recorded83,225 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 1986 BMW 635113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC585 TPG
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 83,225 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 83,225 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 81,571 miles

Offside front tyre lightly wearing on edge's.

Offside rear tyre wearing centre of tread.

Fail 8 Jun 2017 81,568 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear box cracked no leak found.

Both front lower wings rusted through not within pescribed area.

Dampness of power steering fluid around abs pump.

Offside front inner brake pad rattling inside caliper.

Offside front tyre lightly wearing on edge's.

Offside rear tyre wearing centre of tread.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 81,480 miles

Both front lower part of wings are rusted through not within pescribed area.

Offside front tyre lightly wearing on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre starting to wear centre of tread.

Fail 23 May 2016 81,477 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Both front lower part of wing's rusted through not within pescribed area.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside rear bumper is insecure slight movement.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre starting to wear centre of tread.

Oil leak and oil leak from oil cooler pipe by n/s chassis rail.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 May 2015 81,250 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 80,998 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 80,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2013 80,566 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2012 80,039 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 24 May 2012 80,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2011 79,265 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 75,854 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 75,854 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 18 Apr 2009 74,728 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four tyres starting to crack

both front wipers split

slight play from both front wheels

Pass 7 Feb 2008 74,189 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 74,189 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 72,623 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 72,623 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front screen laminate coming apart o/s/f lower corner

Pass 8 Feb 2006 71,575 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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C585 TPG is a 1986 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1986 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 113,396 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 C585 TPG, 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 40 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C585 TPG is a 1986 BMW 635, first registered on 15 April 1986.

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