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C938 RRC

1986 BMW 635

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,666 mi
Last recorded82,666 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 635113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC938 RRC
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 82,666 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 82,632 miles

osf inner cill corroded

slight exhaust blow from CAT and rear silencer

Pass 30 Jul 2024 82,566 miles

exhaust system corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2023 82,393 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2022 82,254 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2021 82,093 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s outer sill corroded

n/s/f chassis leg corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/f chassis leg corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2021 82,093 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s outer sill corroded

n/s/f chassis leg corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/f chassis leg corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2020 82,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 81,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play radius (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 81,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2018 81,621 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside rear tyre inner wall worn.

Pass 27 Mar 2017 81,572 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 81,429 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)

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

corrosion around both front jacking points

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 81,352 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 81,352 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 81,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

various suspension componets corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2012 81,234 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

various suspension componets corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 81,165 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

chassis is corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil cooler pipes corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2011 81,161 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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C938 RRC is a 1986 BMW 635 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 C938 RRC, 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 C938 RRC registered?

C938 RRC is a 1986 BMW 635, first registered on 12 June 1986.

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