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ERH 842Y

1982 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

43,931 mi
Last recorded43,931 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW 635101,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERH 842Y
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 43,931 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 43,915 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 43,631 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 43,575 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 43,462 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 43,211 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 43,195 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 42,832 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 42,552 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 42,449 miles

Centre Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 41,770 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 41,770 miles

Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 40,358 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 39,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 38,711 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 38,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 38,189 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2007 37,868 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 37,868 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 May 2006 37,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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ERH 842Y is a 1982 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1982 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 101,197 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 ERH 842Y, 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 44 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ERH 842Y?

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What year was ERH 842Y registered?

ERH 842Y is a 1982 BMW 635, first registered on 3 September 1982.

Is ERH 842Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERH 842Y shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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