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NBL 884X

1981 BMW 635

Green Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,930 mi
Last recorded227,930 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1981 BMW 63598,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBL 884X
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 227,930 miles

exhaust rubber inscure but exhaust is still secure

rear drive shaft boots cracking slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2010 227,007 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 222,208 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 218,223 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

fuel filter rubber bracket broken but filter is adequately secured

Fail 17 Jul 2008 218,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

fuel filter rubber bracket broken but filter is adequately secured

Pass 18 Jul 2007 214,668 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 214,655 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2007 214,637 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

front and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2006 213,327 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake masters cylinder damp?

rear fuel pipe perished and fuel accumilator corroded

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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NBL 884X is a 1981 BMW 635 in Green with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NBL 884X, 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 NBL 884X registered?

NBL 884X is a 1981 BMW 635, first registered on 27 November 1981.

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