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GIW 2728

1986 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,710 mi
Last recorded72,710 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 1986 BMW 635113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIW 2728
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 72,710 miles

note both outter sills slighty rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2020 72,509 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 89,664 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 89,664 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 89,529 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 89,514 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 89,477 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 89,390 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all tyres, particularly front showing age related cracking

Fail 30 Jun 2011 89,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

all tyres, particularly front showing age related cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2010 89,309 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both front tyres slight cracking in sidewall

o/s/r footbrake slightly :lazy:

Pass 26 Jun 2009 89,165 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 89,165 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 88,985 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 88,271 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 88,256 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

All brake discs slightly corroded

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside rear innerwheel arches slight corrosion but not within prescribed area

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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GIW 2728 is a 1986 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 113,396 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 GIW 2728, 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 40 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GIW 2728 registered?

GIW 2728 is a 1986 BMW 635, first registered on 21 November 1986.

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