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GVH 709Y

1983 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,175 mi
Last recorded135,175 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2007
Typical for 1983 BMW 635102,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVH 709Y
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2007 135,175 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 135,173 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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GVH 709Y is a 1983 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 GVH 709Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GVH 709Y?

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What year was GVH 709Y registered?

GVH 709Y is a 1983 BMW 635, first registered on 15 February 1983.

Is GVH 709Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVH 709Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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