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HGD 901X

1981 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,445 mi
Last recorded108,445 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 1981 BMW 63598,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGD 901X
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 108,445 miles

Exhaust centre section corroded.

Gearbox pipe rubbing on sub-frame

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 108,445 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box has slight escape of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged hose from reservoir chaffing against body and is slightly damaged. hose is not currently leaking (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (x2) brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre is perishing/cracking along the main tread grooves and sidewall of tyre

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear position lights affected by direction indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 108,445 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box has slight escape of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged hose from reservoir chaffing against body and is slightly damaged. hose is not currently leaking (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (x2) brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre is perishing/cracking along the main tread grooves and sidewall of tyre

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear position lights affected by direction indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 108,398 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 106,064 miles

middle and rear sections of exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

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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HGD 901X is a 1981 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 98,104 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 HGD 901X, 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 45 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 HGD 901X registered?

HGD 901X is a 1981 BMW 635, first registered on 10 November 1981.

Is HGD 901X safe to buy?

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