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OCL 35W

1980 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,346 mi
Last recorded88,346 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 1980 BMW 63587,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCL 35W
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 88,346 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion on body panels and under side

Pass 19 Mar 2020 88,156 miles

slight corrosion starting in places cars been standing

Pass 25 Oct 2018 87,517 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 87,517 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2011 87,473 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 87,444 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 87,435 miles

Offside Front 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)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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OCL 35W is a 1980 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 87,495 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 OCL 35W, 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 46 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OCL 35W?

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What year was OCL 35W registered?

OCL 35W is a 1980 BMW 635, first registered on 25 September 1980.

Is OCL 35W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCL 35W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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