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C879 GJA

1986 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,461 mi
Last recorded157,461 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 635113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC879 GJA
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 157,461 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 157,461 miles

all brake pipes are greased

Pass 3 Aug 2020 157,461 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 157,462 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all suspension bushes slightly perished

Fail 28 Jun 2019 157,461 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Coolant leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all suspension bushes slightly perished

Pass 2 Jul 2018 157,461 miles

all rubber bushes deteriorated

rear exhaust repaired

steering has some play in o/side front

Fail 19 Jun 2018 157,461 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

all rubber bushes deteriorated

rear exhaust repaired

steering has some play in o/side front

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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C879 GJA is a 1986 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C879 GJA, 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 C879 GJA registered?

C879 GJA is a 1986 BMW 635, first registered on 21 May 1986.

Is C879 GJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C879 GJA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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