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PIW 5085

1985 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

9,400 mi
Last recorded9,400 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 1985 BMW 635117,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIW 5085
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 9,400 miles

Centre Front Lower Body has slight corrosion radiator bottom panel (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 9,400 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rubber (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel pipe (7.2.3)

Centre Front Lower Body has slight corrosion radiator bottom panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 4,432 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 4,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 493 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 493 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 186,381 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 186,381 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 173,060 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 173,060 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 166,177 miles

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 161,768 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 161,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 16,005 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 158,705 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 158,704 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT BRAKES SQUEALING,

Pass 21 Aug 2006 158,210 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 158,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres near to limit

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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PIW 5085 is a 1985 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1985 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 117,171 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 PIW 5085, 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 41 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PIW 5085 registered?

PIW 5085 is a 1985 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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