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SGC 342Y

1982 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

123,243 mi
Last recorded123,243 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 1982 BMW 635101,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGC 342Y
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2010 123,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 90,229 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near side rear tyre perrishing

water leak

Fail 15 Apr 2009 90,229 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side rear tyre perrishing

water leak

Pass 17 Oct 2007 90,229 miles

been welded all over and undersealed thick

Fail 23 Aug 2007 90,229 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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SGC 342Y is a 1982 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 SGC 342Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SGC 342Y registered?

SGC 342Y is a 1982 BMW 635, first registered on 22 October 1982.

Is SGC 342Y safe to buy?

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