MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,662 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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)
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
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
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
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.
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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.
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