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JEY 376Y

1983 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

34,061 mi
Last recorded34,061 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1983 BMW 635102,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEY 376Y
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 34,061 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 33,937 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 33,937 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 32,158 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 32,158 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 30,292 miles

brake pipes corroding,oil leaks,exhaust slight leaks

Fail 23 Apr 2012 30,291 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

brake pipes corroding,oil leaks,exhaust slight leaks

Pass 16 Jul 2009 28,728 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 28,723 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 26,690 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Spare tyre defective

metal fuel lines corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2008 26,689 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

metal fuel lines corroded

rear suspension pitman links partially siezed

Pass 30 Jun 2006 25,279 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 25,278 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn in middle of tread

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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JEY 376Y is a 1983 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 JEY 376Y, 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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JEY 376Y is a 1983 BMW 635, first registered on 1 January 1983.

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