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C635 MRP

1985 BMW 635

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,322 mi
Last recorded103,322 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 635117,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC635 MRP
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 103,322 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 103,302 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 101,054 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 101,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 101,032 miles

Front Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 100,982 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 100,866 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 100,694 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 100,691 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 99,863 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable track rod slightly bent (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 97,093 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 97,086 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 91,936 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2010 90,941 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 90,165 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 90,165 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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C635 MRP is a 1985 BMW 635 in Silver 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 C635 MRP, 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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C635 MRP is a 1985 BMW 635, first registered on 4 October 1985.

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