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KOU 718X

1982 BMW 635

Silver Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,963 mi
Last recorded91,963 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 1982 BMW 635101,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOU 718X
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 91,963 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 91,963 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2017 91,699 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 91,401 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 91,385 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Braking system leaking Brake master cylinder on nearside (rear cylinder) (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by offside rear indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Rear tires deteriorated and splitting

Wiper blades smeary

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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KOU 718X is a 1982 BMW 635 in Silver with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 101,197 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 KOU 718X, 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 44 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KOU 718X?

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What year was KOU 718X registered?

KOU 718X is a 1982 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is KOU 718X safe to buy?

The MOT history for KOU 718X shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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