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LCR 567Y

1983 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,183 mi
Last recorded120,183 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1983 BMW 635102,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCR 567Y
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 120,183 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 119,941 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 118,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 118,177 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2023 116,060 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 113,720 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 111,742 miles

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

front brake disks corroding

rear brake disks corroding

Pass 29 May 2020 109,864 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 107,127 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 107,124 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 104,270 miles

Nearside Front play in steering idler arm

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside inner at outer sill at rear corroding

Pass 23 May 2017 102,229 miles

rear brake disks corroding

Pass 23 May 2016 98,916 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 98,911 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 95,413 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 90,792 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 87,234 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2012 87,164 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 31 Aug 2010 87,117 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perrished on side wall

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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LCR 567Y is a 1983 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LCR 567Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LCR 567Y registered?

LCR 567Y is a 1983 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is LCR 567Y safe to buy?

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