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OMD 733X

1981 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,085 mi
Last recorded135,085 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 1981 BMW 63598,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMD 733X
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 135,085 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 134,750 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 134,739 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 134,444 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 134,417 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside and when vehicle is in motion (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2012 131,653 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 131,659 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 128,328 miles

exhaust mountings poor

Pass 1 Jun 2009 125,997 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 125,997 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 123,564 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 118,730 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 118,730 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2006 112,925 miles

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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OMD 733X is a 1981 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OMD 733X, 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 OMD 733X registered?

OMD 733X is a 1981 BMW 635, first registered on 24 November 1981.

Is OMD 733X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OMD 733X shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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