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LYY 2X

1981 BMW 635

White Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

57,553 mi
Last recorded57,553 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 BMW 63598,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYY 2X
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 57,553 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 56,674 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 56,172 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 55,416 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 55,416 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 54,525 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 53,871 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under the bonnet and the vehicle all the brake pipes are covered in grease or other material ( wax oiled ) (1.1.11 (c))

under the vehicle is waxed oiled and slight corrosion starting to show on the inner sills

Fail 14 Jul 2020 53,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under-bonnet and underside brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

underbody all wax oiled, slight corrosion showing on inner sills

Pass 15 Apr 2019 52,849 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 52,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section to backbox joint (also corrosion at joint) (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 10 Apr 2018 52,003 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section to backbox joint (also corrosion at joint) (7.1.2)

Oil leak slight oil leak underside (engine area) ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

power steering surging but still operational (drive belt looks loose)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 51,185 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 51,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 50,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 50,403 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 49,437 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 49,561 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 49,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

brake mastewr cylinder corroded and damp

small hole in rear exhaust silencer

Pass 23 Jul 2013 49,238 miles

N/S/F floorpan corroded.

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

O/S/F floor pan corroded

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 49,223 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 49,097 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 49,084 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

OUTER SILLS AND FRONT JACK POINTS CORRODING

STARTING TO CORRODE ON BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION FLITCHES

WELDING REPAIRS TO OFFSIDE REAR

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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LYY 2X is a 1981 BMW 635 in White with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1981 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 98,104 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 LYY 2X, 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 45 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 LYY 2X registered?

LYY 2X is a 1981 BMW 635, first registered on 30 November 1981.

Is LYY 2X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYY 2X shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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