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C709 XLO

1986 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,016 mi
Last recorded72,016 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 1986 BMW 635113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC709 XLO
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 72,016 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 71,563 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 71,143 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 71,113 miles

Braking system leaking Master cylinder leaking. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2015 70,325 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 70,016 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 69,745 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 69,134 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 68,070 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 67,401 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 65,587 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 63,340 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal travelling

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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C709 XLO is a 1986 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 C709 XLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C709 XLO registered?

C709 XLO is a 1986 BMW 635, first registered on 13 June 1986.

Is C709 XLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C709 XLO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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