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MXI 635

1982 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,987 mi
Last recorded118,987 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 1982 BMW 635101,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMXI 635
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 118,987 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 118,987 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 118,900 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 118,888 miles

Offside Front Brake caliper retaining clip missing

Pass 22 Jul 2020 118,744 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 118,733 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 118,690 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 118,678 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 118,654 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 118,597 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 118,487 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2015 118,487 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2014 118,409 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s inner and outer still parting at bottom lip due to corrosion

Fail 9 May 2014 118,409 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s inner and outer still parting at bottom lip due to corrosion

Pass 17 May 2013 117,977 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 117,967 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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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MXI 635 is a 1982 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1982 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 101,197 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 MXI 635, 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 44 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 MXI 635 registered?

MXI 635 is a 1982 BMW 635, first registered on 10 August 1982.

Is MXI 635 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MXI 635 shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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