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DMW 991V

1980 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,494 mi
Last recorded115,494 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1980 BMW 63587,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMW 991V
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 115,494 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear trailing arm bushes perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake pipe ferrules corroded

center and rear exhaust rubber mounts missing

fuel line damaged (above fuel filter/ pump)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 115,491 miles

Headlamp insecure headlight unit spins around (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear trailing arm bushes perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake pipe ferrules corroded

center and rear exhaust rubber mounts missing

fuel line damaged (above fuel filter/ pump)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 114,845 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 114,201 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 113,715 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2010 113,715 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2009 113,164 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 113,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

brake pipes corroded

chips in screen

front floor panels corroded

oil leak engine

Pass 6 Nov 2008 112,687 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 112,687 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 112,178 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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DMW 991V is a 1980 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1980 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 87,495 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 DMW 991V, 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 46 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 DMW 991V registered?

DMW 991V is a 1980 BMW 635, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is DMW 991V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DMW 991V shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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