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PPK 209X

1981 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,709 mi
Last recorded124,709 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 1981 BMW 63598,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPK 209X
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 124,709 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016
Pass 1 May 2015 124,799 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 124,111 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 124,011 miles

Nearside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 124,011 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 124,496 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 25 Apr 2007 124,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Apr 2006 124,398 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 124,398 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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PPK 209X is a 1981 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PPK 209X, 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 PPK 209X registered?

PPK 209X is a 1981 BMW 635, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is PPK 209X safe to buy?

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