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OUH 916X

1981 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,491 mi
Last recorded107,491 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1981 BMW 63598,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUH 916X
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 107,491 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 107,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 106,426 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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OUH 916X is a 1981 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OUH 916X, 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 OUH 916X registered?

OUH 916X is a 1981 BMW 635, first registered on 1 October 1981.

Is OUH 916X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUH 916X shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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