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C678 VFH

1986 BMW 635

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

62,198 mi
Last recorded62,198 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 635113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC678 VFH
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 62,198 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 61,808 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 61,369 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 60,807 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 60,091 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 60,041 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 59,732 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 59,496 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 58,612 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all around (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 22 May 2017 58,612 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all around (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2014 58,274 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 57,887 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 57,860 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 57,359 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 57,164 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 56,576 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 56,332 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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C678 VFH is a 1986 BMW 635 in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 C678 VFH, 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 C678 VFH registered?

C678 VFH is a 1986 BMW 635, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C678 VFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C678 VFH shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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