MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,783 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bottom rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bottom rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision sil (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear chassis bush , narked (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill ,marked (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis section , marked (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure Bolt to inner sill (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Marked (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill , marked (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail all round , by steering box , Marked (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chasssi rail by steering box (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak Header tank cap ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner / outer sill corroded & holed , not within a prescribed area. , front jacking point
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front of inner wheel arch corroded & holed , NOT within a prescribed area
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear chassis bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak Engine ()
Whole of body underside in poor condition
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Indicator lense damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg, underneath (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg, underneath (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis leg next to steering box (6.1.A.1)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Accident damage offside front
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear X2 (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front inner wheel arch corroded, not within prescribed area
Oil leak ()
Vehicle underbody poor condition
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
How Reliable is the BMW 635?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F175 FCY is a 1989 BMW 635 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.
Across all 1989 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 120,615 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 F175 FCY, 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 37 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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F175 FCY is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 30 March 1989.
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