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HJI 61

1983 BMW 635

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

150,079 mi
Last recorded150,079 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1983 BMW 635102,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJI 61
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 150,079 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 149,952 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 149,585 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 148,931 miles

Rear suspension components are corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2021 148,902 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected inner trim touching and fouling pedal ,and resting on pedal (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corroded and sharp point (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all pipes front to rear ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 148,882 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch inner. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 148,537 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring starting to crack (1.6 (e))

rear arches corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2020 148,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring starting to crack (1.6 (e))

rear arches corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2019 148,232 miles

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

corrosion to various suspension components

Fail 13 Nov 2019 148,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor next to jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

corrosion to various suspension components

Pass 12 Nov 2018 147,865 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Offside Front inner sill and floor area corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear wheel arch starting to corrode

various areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Nov 2017 147,602 miles

Various areas of corrosion to vehicle

Pass 28 Oct 2016 147,113 miles

O/S/F floor corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Pass 9 Nov 2015 146,560 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 146,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 146,531 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at sill and inner sill and rear sub frame mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at drivers footwell and jack point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at sill and inner sill and rear sub frame mounting (6.1.B.2)

both rear mudflaps insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2014 145,875 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 145,875 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 145,395 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 145,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 144,772 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2012 144,771 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 144,405 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 144,128 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 144,125 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Air/vacuum reservoir leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Apr 2007 143,852 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 142,751 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 142,738 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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HJI 61 is a 1983 BMW 635 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 HJI 61, 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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HJI 61 is a 1983 BMW 635, first registered on 7 October 1983.

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