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HIA 236

1986 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

125,070 mi
Last recorded125,070 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1986 BMW 635113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIA 236
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 125,070 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 124,784 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears to fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all four jacking points both inners and outer were joins onto sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 123,979 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 122,728 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 121,901 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 120,432 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 120,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 118,413 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 116,979 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 115,524 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 115,524 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 113,754 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 112,832 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 112,832 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 112,667 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 112,504 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 112,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 111,894 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 111,235 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 110,019 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 110,019 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 108,817 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 107,667 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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HIA 236 is a 1986 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 HIA 236, 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 HIA 236 registered?

HIA 236 is a 1986 BMW 635, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is HIA 236 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIA 236 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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