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PSP 607Y

1983 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,558 mi
Last recorded142,558 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 1983 BMW 635102,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSP 607Y
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 142,558 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 142,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering arm ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 142,532 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel AND SLIGHT KNOCK (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 142,532 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety AT FRONT OF VEHICLE (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel AND SLIGHT KNOCK (2.3 (a) (i))

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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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PSP 607Y is a 1983 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 102,484 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 PSP 607Y, 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 43 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PSP 607Y registered?

PSP 607Y is a 1983 BMW 635, first registered on 14 April 1983.

Is PSP 607Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PSP 607Y shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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