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OUH 483X

1982 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,777 mi
Last recorded102,777 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1982 BMW 635101,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUH 483X
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2023 102,777 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings bush going onto body (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear diff slight leak

Pass 19 Jul 2022 102,069 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play N/s steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 1st Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 101,891 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 101,813 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 101,231 miles

Coolant leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 100,203 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 100,203 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TCA (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 98,737 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 98,731 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Fuel system component leaking on engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill under car (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner and outer (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner and outer (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush TCA (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush TCA (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 98,730 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 98,729 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 98,729 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

battery loose

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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OUH 483X is a 1982 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OUH 483X, 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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OUH 483X is a 1982 BMW 635, first registered on 19 July 1982.

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