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C641 PRN

1986 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

175,325 mi
Last recorded175,325 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2009
Typical for 1986 BMW 635113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC641 PRN
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2009 175,325 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 173,311 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 173,311 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 170,263 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 170,257 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all rubber fuel pipes perished

Corrosion/holes ( not in a prescribed area ) to NSF jacking point / sill and floorpan

exhaust leaks on front pipe and mid section

front metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2006 169,626 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 10 Mar 2006 169,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

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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C641 PRN is a 1986 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 C641 PRN, 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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What year was C641 PRN registered?

C641 PRN is a 1986 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C641 PRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C641 PRN shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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