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MGV 337V

1979 BMW 635

Green Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,908 mi
Last recorded133,908 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1979 BMW 63587,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGV 337V
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2015 133,908 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above rear trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play ball joint on intermediate drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

all welding repairs heavily wax-oiled

centre exhaust mount rubber missing but still supported

o/s and n/s outer sills welding repairs heavily wax-oiled

o/s and n/s rear inner arches heavily waxoiled

whole underside heavily waxoiled

Pass 3 Sep 2014 132,268 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 131,685 miles

underside corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2013 131,685 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

underside corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2011 128,509 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 127,222 miles

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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MGV 337V is a 1979 BMW 635 in Green with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MGV 337V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MGV 337V registered?

MGV 337V is a 1979 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is MGV 337V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGV 337V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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