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RIB 2689

1985 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,624 mi
Last recorded98,624 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1985 BMW 635117,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIB 2689
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2009 98,624 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 98,624 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 98,066 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 93,497 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2007 93,497 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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RIB 2689 is a 1985 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 117,171 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 RIB 2689, 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 41 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 RIB 2689 registered?

RIB 2689 is a 1985 BMW 635, first registered on 19 March 1985.

Is RIB 2689 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIB 2689 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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