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EUY 359W

1980 BMW 635

Silver Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,157 mi
Last recorded175,157 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 1980 BMW 63587,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUY 359W
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 175,157 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 175,156 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 175,138 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 175,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 175,100 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 175,073 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 174,897 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 174,897 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 174,892 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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EUY 359W is a 1980 BMW 635 in Silver with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EUY 359W, 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.

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What year was EUY 359W registered?

EUY 359W is a 1980 BMW 635, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is EUY 359W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EUY 359W shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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