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D854 FYL

1986 BMW 635

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,863 mi
Last recorded110,863 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1986 BMW 635113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD854 FYL
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 110,863 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S/F and O/S/F Jacking points corrosion

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 106,064 miles

O/S and N/S rear lower arm connecting arm bushes worn.

Fail 22 Apr 2021 106,064 miles

O/S and N/S rear lower arm connecting arm bushes worn.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 103,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 103,924 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 102,560 miles

Tyres very old

Pass 29 Sep 2017 101,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 101,641 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 98,122 miles

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

both front tyres cracking up

Pass 5 Sep 2015 97,250 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 95,897 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 94,715 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 93,976 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 93,976 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 93,286 miles

off side front tyre is starting to perrish

off side rear tyre has small cut on inner side wall

vacume pipe split on bottom of idle control vavle

Pass 20 Jan 2012 87,811 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 85,087 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 84,912 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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D854 FYL is a 1986 BMW 635 in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D854 FYL, 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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D854 FYL is a 1986 BMW 635, first registered on 1 September 1986.

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