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C968 TEG

1986 BMW 635

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,632 mi
Last recorded108,632 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 1986 BMW 635113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC968 TEG
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2014 108,632 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 108,622 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 108,622 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 107,835 miles

nsf and osf ant-roll bar links top dust covers spliting

nsf tyre worn on inner edge on legal limit and perishing

nsr and osr tyres perishing

osf lower suspension arm inner bush worn

osf wing mirror damaged

slight weap from power steering pump and pipes

Pass 23 Aug 2012 107,709 miles

HC high

both front brake discs corroded reduced area

brake pad warning light on

front and rear tyres perishing

nsf and osf ant-roll bar links top dust coves perishing

nsf tyre worn on legal limit

osf wing mirror damaged

osr and nsr brake discs corroded and pited very close to excess

osr tyre worn

slight play in steering ball joints

slight weap from power steering pump

Pass 13 May 2011 107,374 miles

blow from front exhaust

front and rear brake discs corroded

nsf tyre worn on inner edge on legal limit

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2010 106,617 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 106,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

osf wheel slightly rough when spun pads holding slightly

power steering fluid weeping from pipe

Pass 21 Jul 2008 104,993 miles

brake pedle spongey close to floor

front and rear brake discs corroded close to excess

nsf tyre close to limit

slight blow from exhaust

slight weap from power steering pipe

Pass 6 Jun 2007 102,530 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 100,547 miles

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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C968 TEG is a 1986 BMW 635 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C968 TEG, 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 C968 TEG registered?

C968 TEG is a 1986 BMW 635, first registered on 9 April 1986.

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