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PYK 642Y

1983 BMW 635

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,857 mi
Last recorded26,857 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1983 BMW 635102,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYK 642Y
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 26,857 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 26,667 miles

Minor cracking in all Tyre's.

Nearside Front washer jet blocked

Oil leak, but not excessive On Engine and Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 26,609 miles

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

Minor cracking in all Tyre's.

Nearside Front washer jet blocked

Oil leak, but not excessive On Engine and Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 26,539 miles

Nearside Front Washer jet Blocked

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 26,539 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 26,486 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 25,962 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2021 25,962 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2020 25,746 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 25,340 miles

ABS LIGHT ON

Pass 24 Jul 2017 24,999 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 24,821 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Slight oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2016 24,819 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2015 24,570 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 24,449 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 23,766 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 22,285 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 22,285 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 21,511 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 20,620 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 19,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 19,486 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 19,003 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 18,754 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 18,619 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 18,603 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 18,475 miles

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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PYK 642Y is a 1983 BMW 635 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 PYK 642Y, 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 PYK 642Y registered?

PYK 642Y is a 1983 BMW 635, first registered on 4 May 1983.

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