MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,618 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front to rear fuel line very rusty not leaking
slight bind to rear brakes
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all four brake discs rusty
brake warning light on
fuel pipes corroded
near side front floor corroded and weak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 635?
Based on 51,017 MOT tests across 4,019 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NMV 180W is a 1979 BMW 635 in Silver with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 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 NMV 180W, 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.
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What year was NMV 180W registered?
NMV 180W is a 1979 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1979.
Is NMV 180W safe to buy?
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