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JFG 540V

1980 BMW 635

White Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

149,433 mi
Last recorded149,433 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1980 BMW 63587,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFG 540V
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2008 149,433 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both bodysills corroded

nearside front antiroll bar link pin damaged

nearside front floor corroded

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
Full BMW 635 reliability report

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JFG 540V is a 1980 BMW 635 in White with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1980 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 87,495 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 JFG 540V, 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 46 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JFG 540V registered?

JFG 540V is a 1980 BMW 635, first registered on 1 May 1980.

Is JFG 540V safe to buy?

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