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DPR 12Y

1983 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

182,654 mi
Last recorded182,654 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 1983 BMW 635102,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPR 12Y
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 182,654 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 182,614 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 181,989 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 180,628 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 179,648 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 178,453 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 178,453 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 177,446 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 176,149 miles

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

both sills & floor corroded & holed outside prescribed area

Fail 1 Sep 2006 176,148 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both sills & c0rroded& holed outside prescribed areas

Pass 2 Sep 2005 174,573 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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DPR 12Y is a 1983 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1983 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 102,484 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 DPR 12Y, 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 43 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 DPR 12Y registered?

DPR 12Y is a 1983 BMW 635, first registered on 19 April 1983.

Is DPR 12Y safe to buy?

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