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GDZ 83

1989 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,662 mi
Last recorded179,662 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDZ 83
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 179,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 179,608 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 179,162 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 177,496 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 177,464 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 177,445 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

borderline wear in steering box drop arm to drag link ball joint, recommend further attention

both front under sills corroded & holed

corrosion in fuel pipes

corrosion in fuel tank mounting areas

corrosion in offside rear brake pipe to hose

crack in nearside front tyre outer side wall

leak from rear diff

nearside front brake hose in very poor condition, recommend new hose.

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

rear cross member corroded & holed

surface corrosion on brake discs

washer fluid leak when operated

Pass 1 Apr 2011 177,434 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 177,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 177,059 miles

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

corrosion in both front undersills/floors

front brakes 22% out of balance

plastic side skirts fitted over outer sills

surface corrosion in brake discs generally

Fail 12 Jan 2007 177,059 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion in both front under sills/floors

surface corrosion in brake discs generally

unable to see most of both outer sills due to plastic skirts

Fail 10 Nov 2006 177,050 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

plastic skirts fitted to both outer sills

uneven wear front brake pads

Pass 26 Jul 2005 170,305 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rears and offside front tyre worn low on inner edges.

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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GDZ 83 is a 1989 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 120,615 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 GDZ 83, 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 37 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GDZ 83 registered?

GDZ 83 is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 24 January 1989.

Is GDZ 83 safe to buy?

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