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C895 TLO

1985 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,684 mi
Last recorded96,684 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 1985 BMW 635117,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC895 TLO
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 96,684 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 96,683 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 94,979 miles

vehicle corroding

Fail 25 Nov 2016 94,977 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under floor (2.4.A.3)

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

vehicle corroding

Pass 11 Dec 2015 93,664 miles

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 2 Jul 2014 92,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrosion to inner and outer sills

Pass 22 Jul 2013 91,576 miles

Oil leak

general age cracking to suspension bushes

general corrosion to inner and outer sills

Pass 23 Jul 2012 90,971 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 90,961 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 90,076 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 90,076 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 89,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 86,349 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 82,623 miles

both front suspension bump stops detetiorated and in poor condition

front and rear brake flexie hoses perished and detetiorating

front and rear suspension coil springs rusty and corroded

heavy engine oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2006 80,520 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 80,507 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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C895 TLO is a 1985 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 C895 TLO, 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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C895 TLO is a 1985 BMW 635, first registered on 1 September 1985.

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