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C788 BYO

1985 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,791 mi
Last recorded123,791 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1985 BMW 635117,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC788 BYO
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 123,791 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 121,603 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 121,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 119,772 miles

All tyres are slightly perished

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 119,593 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear axle bushes split slight movement

Fail 16 Jan 2008 119,593 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear axle bushes split slight movement

Pass 16 Feb 2007 118,453 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

washers partially blocked

Pass 6 Feb 2006 116,654 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 116,654 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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C788 BYO is a 1985 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C788 BYO, 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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What year was C788 BYO registered?

C788 BYO is a 1985 BMW 635, first registered on 31 August 1985.

Is C788 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C788 BYO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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