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MCB 199

1981 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,928 mi
Last recorded110,928 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 1981 BMW 63598,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCB 199
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 110,928 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in boot (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in boot (2.4.A.3)

corrosion of boot floor area

corrosion of bulkhead

Fail 6 Nov 2017 110,916 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking by fuel filter (7.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in boot (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in boot (2.4.A.3)

corrosion of boot floor area

corrosion of bulkhead

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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MCB 199 is a 1981 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MCB 199, 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 MCB 199 registered?

MCB 199 is a 1981 BMW 635, first registered on 25 April 1981.

Is MCB 199 safe to buy?

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