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PLC 155W

1980 BMW 635

Silver Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,779 mi
Last recorded94,779 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 1980 BMW 63587,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLC 155W
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2010 94,779 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 94,778 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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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PLC 155W is a 1980 BMW 635 in Silver with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 87,495 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 PLC 155W, 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 46 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 PLC 155W registered?

PLC 155W is a 1980 BMW 635, first registered on 8 August 1980.

Is PLC 155W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLC 155W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PLC 155W have outstanding finance?

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