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RRG 209

1982 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

53 mi
Last recorded53 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW 635101,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRG 209
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 53 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 24 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 22 miles

Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment drag link to steering box (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 14 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 4 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 109,282 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 109,090 miles

Front tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Fail 16 Aug 2016 108,965 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Pass 25 Aug 2015 107,619 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 106,443 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 104,972 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 104,162 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 103,399 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 102,009 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 100,775 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 99,686 miles

Centre Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 98,533 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front shockers bump stop rotted through

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover split

offside rear outer cv boot starting to leak grease

Pass 5 Sep 2006 97,837 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

inspection hole in nearside front floorpan loose

Fail 31 Aug 2006 97,808 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

inspection hole in n/s/f floorpan loose

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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RRG 209 is a 1982 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1982 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 101,197 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 RRG 209, 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 44 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RRG 209 registered?

RRG 209 is a 1982 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is RRG 209 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRG 209 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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