MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,099 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
service and parking efficiency only just met
Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end loking nut split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut splitpin missing (2.1.3 (d))
Steering locking device ineffective all 4 drag link end locking nut splitpins missing (2.1.3 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
service and parking efficiency only just met
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play on arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
spare wheel well corroded
various welding repairs covered in underseal
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW 635?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PPC 493W is a 1980 BMW 635 in Gold with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.
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 PPC 493W, 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.
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What year was PPC 493W registered?
PPC 493W is a 1980 BMW 635, first registered on 30 December 1980.
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