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RLX 933W

1980 BMW 635

Gold Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,937 mi
Last recorded82,937 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1980 BMW 63587,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLX 933W
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 82,937 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 82,911 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 82,816 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 75,632 miles

osf tyre wearing on edge

rear brake flexi started to rust

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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RLX 933W is a 1980 BMW 635 in Gold with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 87,495 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 RLX 933W, 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 46 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 RLX 933W registered?

RLX 933W is a 1980 BMW 635, first registered on 21 October 1980.

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