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JAZ 635

1985 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,541 mi
Last recorded128,541 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 635117,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 635
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 128,541 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 128,430 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 128,359 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 128,304 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 128,138 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 128,138 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 127,877 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 127,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 127,512 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 127,183 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 127,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 126,695 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 126,591 miles

Oil leak

nearside front brake pad warning light wire broken

offside and nearside sills very rusty

offside center sill corroded, advise attention

offside front sill corroded through just out of precribed limit, advise attention

stone chip in nearside windscreen

stone damage to nearside outer headlight lens

Fail 15 Aug 2014 126,389 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside and nearside sill bottoms corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 126,389 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside and nearside sill bottoms corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 125,769 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 125,235 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 124,440 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 124,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all brake discs have surface rust

Pass 26 Mar 2009 121,644 miles

1.53 % CO CONTENT 351 PPM HC

BATTERY INSECURE

ENGINE OIL LEAK

OUTER SILLS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED ( NOT ABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION )

Fail 18 Mar 2009 121,644 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

1.53 % CO CONTENT 351 PPM HC

BATTERY INSECURE

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

O/S/F OUTER SILL HOLED OUTSIDE PRES. AREA

OUTER SILLS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED ( NOT ABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION )

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 113,825 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED ( NOT ABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INPECTION )

O/S OUTER SILL HOLED AT FRONT OUTSIDE PRES. AREA

Fail 22 Jan 2008 113,824 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

BOTH OUTER SILLS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED ( NOT ABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INPECTION )

O/S OUTER SILL HOLED AT FRONT OUTSIDE PRES. AREA

Pass 13 Feb 2007 108,113 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 108,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 108,053 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 108,053 miles

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

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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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JAZ 635 is a 1985 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 117,171 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 JAZ 635, 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 41 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 JAZ 635 registered?

JAZ 635 is a 1985 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is JAZ 635 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAZ 635 shows 27 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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