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RRU 635

1983 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,631 mi
Last recorded89,631 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW 635102,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRU 635
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 89,631 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 89,628 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 89,457 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Fuel hose deteriorated Central front to rear pipes corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Pipe corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Unions at steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 May 2022 89,454 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel hose deteriorated front to rear pipe corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated pipe corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe/hose unions at steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 89,452 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel hose deteriorated front to rear pipe corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated pipe corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe/hose unions at steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 89,106 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear drop link bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 89,106 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear drop link bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 89,065 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 89,065 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 89,064 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 88,958 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 88,953 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Front Inner arch holed

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen cracked (out of drivers view)

Pass 17 Aug 2015

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2014 8,832 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Upper o/s windscreen has small crack to edge.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 8,830 miles

o/s upper windscreen small crack

Pass 20 Aug 2012 8,792 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 87,151 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 86,826 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 86,798 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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RRU 635 is a 1983 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RRU 635, 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 RRU 635 registered?

RRU 635 is a 1983 BMW 635, first registered on 22 February 1983.

Is RRU 635 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRU 635 shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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