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C985 VUY

1985 BMW 635

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

70,846 mi
Last recorded70,846 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1985 BMW 635117,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC985 VUY
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 70,846 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 70,846 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 117,004 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 116,999 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 116,991 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 116,954 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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C985 VUY is a 1985 BMW 635 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 C985 VUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C985 VUY registered?

C985 VUY is a 1985 BMW 635, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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