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FLE 324Y

1982 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,250 mi
Last recorded102,250 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1982 BMW 635101,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLE 324Y
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 102,250 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 101,370 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 99,651 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 99,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2021 99,339 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 93,702 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 93,666 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 93,666 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2008 91,689 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 89,067 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 85,380 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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FLE 324Y is a 1982 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FLE 324Y, 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 FLE 324Y?

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What year was FLE 324Y registered?

FLE 324Y is a 1982 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is FLE 324Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLE 324Y shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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