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OJD 955Y

1982 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

56,263 mi
Last recorded56,263 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW 635101,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJD 955Y
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 56,263 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 56,090 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 54,461 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 4 Jun 2020 54,461 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2020 54,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion around both front jacking points

Pass 1 May 2018 54,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill section (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 May 2018 54,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill section (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 48,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear box at seam (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill areas (2.4.A.3)

nearside front inner arch corroded

offside front inner arch corroded

offside parking brake effort lower than nearside

Fail 7 Oct 2016 48,874 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.09% (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/arch areas marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch areas marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear box at seam (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill areas (2.4.A.3)

nearside front inner arch corroded

offside front inner arch corroded

offside front steering idler arm has play

offside parking brake effort lower than nearside

Pass 24 Feb 2016 47,078 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 47,078 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated broken (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 42,259 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2014 42,259 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2013 36,914 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 36,914 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 33,154 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 33,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 28,384 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

transmission pipes corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2007 28,192 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 28,192 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

off.side brake ferrule corroding

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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OJD 955Y is a 1982 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 OJD 955Y, 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.

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OJD 955Y is a 1982 BMW 635, first registered on 3 December 1982.

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