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TBL 522Y

1982 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,282 mi
Last recorded19,282 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 1982 BMW 635101,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBL 522Y
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 19,282 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 19,116 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 18,889 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 18,631 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

heavy under seal to sill lowers and floor area

Pass 4 Oct 2017 18,366 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 18,202 miles

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f tyre case in poor condition

Fail 29 Apr 2014 18,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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TBL 522Y is a 1982 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TBL 522Y, 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 TBL 522Y registered?

TBL 522Y is a 1982 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is TBL 522Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBL 522Y shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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