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TCF 635Y

1983 BMW 635

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,948 mi
Last recorded78,948 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW 635102,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCF 635Y
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 78,948 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 78,948 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 77,850 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 77,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 77,690 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 77,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 77,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 77,504 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2017 77,362 miles

both front suspension rear arms inner bushes are spliting

both front tyres are cracking on the sidewalls

Fail 19 Apr 2017 77,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

0il leak

0il leak

both front suspension rear arms inner bushes are spliting

both front tyres are cracking on the sidewalls

front brake pads are worn

wiper blades

Pass 29 Mar 2016 76,666 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres are cracking on the sidewalls

engine is damp ov oil

Pass 8 Apr 2015 75,960 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 75,344 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 74,124 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 74,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine oil leek

wiper blades

Pass 29 Mar 2012 72,874 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 71,893 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 70,989 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 69,152 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 67,524 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 66,201 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 64,761 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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TCF 635Y is a 1983 BMW 635 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 TCF 635Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TCF 635Y?

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What year was TCF 635Y registered?

TCF 635Y is a 1983 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is TCF 635Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TCF 635Y shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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