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HCL 453Y

1982 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,375 mi
Last recorded145,375 miles
Recorded on11 May 2007
Typical for 1982 BMW 635101,197 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCL 453Y
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2007 145,375 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 145,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 139,710 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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HCL 453Y is a 1982 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 101,197 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 HCL 453Y, 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 44 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HCL 453Y registered?

HCL 453Y is a 1982 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is HCL 453Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCL 453Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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