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C690 GRH

1986 BMW 635

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,846 mi
Last recorded123,846 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1986 BMW 635113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC690 GRH
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 123,846 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s o/s sills corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2010 113,283 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 102,868 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

slight dampness n.s.r shock

Fail 20 Mar 2009 102,738 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

slight dampness n.s.r shock

Pass 25 Mar 2008 92,983 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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 26 Mar 2007 81,504 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight dampness power steering fluid to union under bonnet

Fail 26 Mar 2007 81,504 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight dampness power steering fluid to union under bonnet

Fail 16 Mar 2006 14,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2006 14,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

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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C690 GRH is a 1986 BMW 635 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C690 GRH, 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 C690 GRH registered?

C690 GRH is a 1986 BMW 635, first registered on 6 May 1986.

Is C690 GRH safe to buy?

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