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FFA 62Y

1983 BMW 635

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,573 mi
Last recorded121,573 miles
Recorded on31 May 2026
Typical for 1983 BMW 635102,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFA 62Y
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2026 121,573 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 121,246 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 120,250 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 119,082 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 117,200 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2021 116,165 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 115,529 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 112,885 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 112,593 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 111,176 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 109,427 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 103,517 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 103,488 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 May 2012 103,091 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 May 2012 103,091 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 May 2010 102,384 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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FFA 62Y is a 1983 BMW 635 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FFA 62Y, 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 FFA 62Y registered?

FFA 62Y is a 1983 BMW 635, first registered on 18 May 1983.

Is FFA 62Y safe to buy?

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