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FFV 908Y

1982 BMW 635

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,463 mi
Last recorded130,463 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2008
Typical for 1982 BMW 635101,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFV 908Y
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2008 130,463 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 128,793 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 127,750 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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FFV 908Y is a 1982 BMW 635 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FFV 908Y, 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 FFV 908Y?

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What year was FFV 908Y registered?

FFV 908Y is a 1982 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is FFV 908Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFV 908Y shows 3 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.

Does FFV 908Y have outstanding finance?

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