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RCY 421Y

1983 BMW 635

Beige Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,607 mi
Last recorded47,607 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2008
Typical for 1983 BMW 635102,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCY 421Y
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2008 47,607 miles

slight play in idler arm bush

Fail 10 Mar 2008 47,607 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play idler arm bush

Pass 9 Mar 2006 47,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal slightly spongey

slight play steering idler arm

Fail 9 Mar 2006 47,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal slightly spongey

slight play steering idler arm

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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RCY 421Y is a 1983 BMW 635 in Beige 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 RCY 421Y, 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 RCY 421Y registered?

RCY 421Y is a 1983 BMW 635, first registered on 24 February 1983.

Is RCY 421Y safe to buy?

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