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C592 XLN

1985 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,256 mi
Last recorded144,256 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 635117,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC592 XLN
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 144,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside washer jet blocked

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brakes bit spongy

corrosion around rear wheel archs and inner sills

Fail 4 Apr 2025 144,256 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake fluid leak from brake master cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate inscription illegible front/rear number plates wrong colour (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside washer jet blocked

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brakes bit spongy

corrosion around rear wheel archs and inner sills

Pass 16 Apr 2024 143,996 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracks between tread area

Nearside Rear tyre cracks between tread area

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bolt bush /both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body surface corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2023 143,915 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 143,544 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 143,544 miles

Offside inner and outer sill panel corroded

Nearside inner and outer sill panel corroded

Offside inner ball joint dust cover deteriorated but preventing ingress of dirt

Rear lower swivel joints dust covers deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2019 143,544 miles

Nearside inner and outer sill panel corroded.

Offside inner and outer sill panel corroded.

Offside inner ball joint dust cover deteriorated but preventing ingress of dirt

Rear lower swivel joints deteriorated dust covers

Pass 8 Sep 2017 143,544 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner and outer sill panel corroded, not considered excessive

Rear Lower swivel joints both sides have deteriorated dust covers

Pass 3 Sep 2016 143,544 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 143,544 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill panel

Pass 8 Sep 2014 143,544 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 143,544 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to the o/s/f flitch/inner wheel arch

deep corrosion on rear brake pipes

deep corrosion on rear fuel pipes

n/s/r tyre cracked on outer sidewall

Fail 18 Oct 2013 143,544 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to the o/s/f flitch/inner wheel arch

deep corrosion on rear brake pipes

deep corrosion on rear fuel pipes

n/s/r tyre cracked on outer sidewall

Pass 14 Jun 2007 143,544 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 143,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 143,544 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 143,544 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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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C592 XLN is a 1985 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 C592 XLN, 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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C592 XLN is a 1985 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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