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C635 CYL

1985 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

89,006 mi
Last recorded89,006 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 BMW 6 Series107,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC635 CYL
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 89,006 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 88,609 miles

Floor pan corrosion under vehicle (Needs attention)

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake lever release button slightly defective

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 87,967 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 87,123 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 86,171 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 85,580 miles

Nearside Front low brake pad warning light wire damaged/insecure

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play [central steering link rod] (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 12 Oct 2018 84,962 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 83,287 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 82,457 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 81,452 miles

n/s/f brake pad indicator wire insecure

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f fog light not working

some corrosion to all brake pipes under car

some fuel pipes deteriorating

Pass 5 Sep 2013 80,350 miles

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 77,596 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 75,190 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 72,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 70,312 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

no.plate lamps slightly weak

rear whell arches slightly corroded

slight front brake imbalance (10%)

Pass 15 May 2008 69,770 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front seats have slight wear / play in rails

offside front floor has a small hole

Pass 30 Apr 2007 67,794 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both nfront seats have wear / play in rails

brake pipe from front to rear offside slightly corroded in front of hose & hose ferrule corroded

fuel pipes corroding at rear

headlamp washers keep running / disconected at pump

propshaft coupling - slight perishing

wipers not self parking

Pass 20 Apr 2006 65,572 miles

see previous vt32

Fail 20 Apr 2006 65,562 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both sides rear brake hose ferrules corroded

metal fuel pipes close to fuel pump corroding

How Reliable is the BMW 6 Series?

Based on 57,601 MOT tests across 6,687 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
6,496
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
6,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 533
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 463
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 343
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 273
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 267
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C635 CYL is a 1985 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1985 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 107,361 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 6 Series fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 533 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C635 CYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 6 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this BMW 6 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C635 CYL is a 1985 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 29 November 1985.

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