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FDZ 1758

1980 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

114,494 mi
Last recorded114,494 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 1980 BMW 63587,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDZ 1758
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 114,494 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 May 2019 113,812 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and too dim (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended unable to test as stuck behind seat (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front inner sills damaged and repaired with filler

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 112,442 miles

all four tyres cracking on outer walls

nearside front floor corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2018 112,442 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres cracking on outer walls

nearside front floor corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2012 112,435 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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FDZ 1758 is a 1980 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 FDZ 1758, 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

How do I check the history of FDZ 1758?

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What year was FDZ 1758 registered?

FDZ 1758 is a 1980 BMW 635, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is FDZ 1758 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDZ 1758 shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FDZ 1758 have outstanding finance?

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