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LDV 153V

1979 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,096 mi
Last recorded87,096 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 1979 BMW 63587,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDV 153V
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 87,096 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 2 May 2018 87,077 miles

tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 31 May 2017 87,060 miles

all tyres sidewalls cracks pershing

Pass 16 May 2016 87,056 miles

all suspension strut gaiters adrift and bump stops missing

all tyres perishing badly

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion front and rear exhaust sections

front to rear steel fuel pipes very rusty

small stone chips in windsreen

surface corrosion various steel brake pipes

Pass 19 May 2015 87,050 miles

front and rear exhaust sectios corroded slight blow rear silencer surface corrosion various steel brake pipes

small stone chips in windsreen all tyres perishing badly brake pedal rubber worn seat belts slow to retract all struts gaiters adrift

Pass 19 May 2014 87,030 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 87,028 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small stone chips in windsreen seat belts slow to retract all tyres perishing badly brake pedal rubber worn corrosion front and rear exhaust sections

surface corrosion various steel brake pipes all strut gaiters adrift

Pass 17 May 2013 86,983 miles

guards rusty

small stone chips in windsreen seat belts slow to retract all tyres perishing corrosion exhaust front and rear surface corrosion various steel brake pipes all sock obsorber bump stops adrift front to rear steel fuel pipes rusty o/s/r n/s/r splash gua

Fail 5 Mar 2013 86,983 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

o/s/r n/s/r splash guards rusty all shock obsorber bump stops adrift corrosion exhaust

small stone chips in windsreen seat belts slow to retract all tyres perishing surface corrosion various steel brake pipes front to rear steel fuel pipes rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2012 86,947 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 86,947 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all seat belts slow to retract corrosion exhaust centre silencer in poor condition casing all shock obsorber bump stops adrift surface corrosion steel brake pipes front to rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2011 86,921 miles

all seat belts slow to retract corrosion exhaust centre silencer poor slight wear brake pedal rubber o/s/f n/s/f flat spots on tyres all shock obsorber covers adrift front to rear fuel pipes rusty o/s/r n/s/r inner wheel arch splash guards rusty

Pass 31 Dec 2009 86,833 miles

seat belts slow to retract wear brake pedal rubber all shock bump stop covers adrift corrosion exhaust centre silencer worst flat spot o/s/f tyre front to rear steel fuel pipes rusty

Fail 29 Dec 2009 86,833 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 86,660 miles

centre exhaust rusty front to rear steel fuel pipes rusty flat spots on tyres rear seat belts slow to retract all shock obsorber bump stops breaking detorated viscus fan weak bonnet struts weak

Pass 14 Dec 2007 86,626 miles

both rear seat belts slow to retract n/s/f seat belt reel noisey exhaust rusty slight under body surface corrosion brake pedal rubber worn shock bump stops split steel fuel pipes at rear rusty bonnet stays weak

Fail 12 Dec 2007 86,626 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LDV 153V is a 1979 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1979 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 87,050 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 LDV 153V, 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 47 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LDV 153V registered?

LDV 153V is a 1979 BMW 635, first registered on 30 December 1979.

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