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LAG 945Y

1983 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

8,564 mi
Last recorded8,564 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW 635102,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAG 945Y
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 8,564 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust fragile

Slight corrosion to both sills and all inner wings

Pass 5 Apr 2022 7,840 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 7,836 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to inner wings

Pass 17 May 2021 7,517 miles

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

body , chassis and heavy suspension surface corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2021 7,511 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch and strut tower area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear wheel arch and inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill \ body corroded in centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch and inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jets need cleaning (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rubber mid box mount perished and split (6.1.2 (a))

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

body , chassis and suspension heavy surface corrosion

inner and outer sill area surface corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2020 7,465 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 7,348 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pad low warning light on

Pass 4 May 2018 7,345 miles

Offside Front slight bind on brake

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arms both sides (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

brake pad low warning on

metal fuel pipes surface corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 7,341 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes heavy surface corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2016 7,162 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

rear axle bushes weak

rear wheel arches poor

Fail 27 Apr 2016 7,162 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

rear axle bushes weak

rear wheel arches poor

Pass 6 May 2015 7,154 miles

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

body , chassis and suspension surface corroded

brake pad warning light on

metal fuel lines heavy surface corrsion

Pass 9 May 2014 7,054 miles

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

fuel pipes coroded to excess but not leaking

general body and chasis condition heavily corroded

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills corroded but not holed

Pass 11 May 2013 7,054 miles

both front anfd both rear brake pipe flexy ferrules corroded

both outer sills surface corrosion

front suspension componets heavy surface corrsion

fuel pipes surface corrosion

nearisde mud flap loose

pad low warning light on

slight bind on offside front

Pass 17 Dec 2011 6,984 miles

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

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

fuel lines corroded

heavy surface corrosion to body ,chassis and supension

slight bind on all brakes

both front tyres badly perished and date stamped 1993

both rear tyres badly perished and date stamped 1999

Pass 24 Jan 2011 6,910 miles

Rear 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)

slight surface corrosion on fuel lines

surface corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 16 Dec 2009 6,892 miles

chassis and body corroded

fuel lines corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2008 6,866 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 6,862 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

pad warning light on

slight leak on radiator

sligth bind on front and rear brakes

Pass 11 Jan 2007 6,785 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

radiator leeking fuel tank may have slight leak

Fail 18 Dec 2006 6,685 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel tank may me leaking

radiator water leeking

Pass 20 Dec 2005 6,682 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel tank corroded but not leaking

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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LAG 945Y is a 1983 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LAG 945Y, 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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LAG 945Y is a 1983 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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