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PGL 635Y

1982 BMW 635

Silver Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,235 mi
Last recorded163,235 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1982 BMW 635101,197 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGL 635Y
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 163,235 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 162,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2009 153,494 miles

battery insecure in tray

bonnet dampers weak

offside front door inner check strap area damaged

oil leaks underneath

slight corrosion on nearside front inner body sill

stonechip on offside headlamp lens

Fail 5 May 2009 153,400 miles

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

battery insecure in tray

bonnet dampers weak

offside front door inner check strap area damaged

oil leaks underneath

slight corrosion on nearside front inner body sill

stonechip on offside headlamp lens

Pass 6 May 2008 143,048 miles

battery loose in tray

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside door check strap area damage

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 17 Apr 2008 142,838 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

advise on slight imbalance on front brakes

advise on small stonechip on offside dip beam lens

battery loose in tray

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside door check strap area damage

slight seepage from power steering component

Pass 3 May 2007 137,476 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 137,118 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f mainbeam high.

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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PGL 635Y is a 1982 BMW 635 in Silver with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PGL 635Y, 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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What year was PGL 635Y registered?

PGL 635Y is a 1982 BMW 635, first registered on 31 October 1982.

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