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FRS 509V

1980 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,046 mi
Last recorded90,046 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 1980 BMW 63587,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRS 509V
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 90,046 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 89,992 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 89,313 miles

rear exhaust rubber mountings perished

Pass 8 Jul 2015 88,917 miles

offside front jacking piont corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2014 87,867 miles

perish marks on servo vacum hose

slight wear in o/s drag link joint

Fail 16 Apr 2014 87,838 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on o/s underframe to inner sill panels.

perish marks on servo vacum hose

slight wear in o/s drag link joint

Pass 8 May 2013 86,877 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 85,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 85,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 83,581 miles

slight play in offside steering linkage

Pass 15 Apr 2010
Pass 1 May 2009 80,596 miles

CORROSION HOLE IN O/S FRONT FLOOR PANEL,BUT NOT IN A PRESCRIBED AREA.

SOME WEAR IN O/S DRAG LINK BALL JOINT.

Fail 24 Apr 2009 80,585 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

CORROSION HOLE IN O/S FRONT FLOOR PANEL,BUT NOT IN A PRESCRIBED AREA.

SOME WEAR IN O/S DRAG LINK BALL JOINT.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 79,196 miles

slight wear in steering drop arm joint

Pass 23 Apr 2007 76,621 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2006 75,038 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 75,038 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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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FRS 509V is a 1980 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FRS 509V, 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.

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What year was FRS 509V registered?

FRS 509V is a 1980 BMW 635, first registered on 3 June 1980.

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