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GKL 420Y

1983 BMW 635

White Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,640 mi
Last recorded75,640 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1983 BMW 635102,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKL 420Y
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 75,640 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 75,635 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 74,337 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

car under sealed

Pass 20 Jan 2017 74,092 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 73,663 miles

both outter and inner sills rusted

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2015 73,339 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2015 73,330 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2014 73,029 miles

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

few rust spots umder car

slight play in steering system

Pass 28 Jan 2013 72,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rust under car

Pass 17 Jan 2012 72,138 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

battary insucre

both inner and outter sills rusted

rust under car

Pass 2 Feb 2011 71,671 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 71,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 71,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 71,058 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front sidwall perished

Fail 22 Jan 2009 71,052 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front sidwall perished

Pass 23 Jan 2008 70,966 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

small cracks in nearside front tyre outer wall

Fail 22 Jan 2008 70,966 miles

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

small cracks in nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 23 Jan 2007 70,586 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 69,655 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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GKL 420Y is a 1983 BMW 635 in White with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1983 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 102,484 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 GKL 420Y, 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 43 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GKL 420Y registered?

GKL 420Y is a 1983 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is GKL 420Y safe to buy?

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