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TKM 968X

1981 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,899 mi
Last recorded69,899 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 1981 BMW 63598,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKM 968X
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 69,899 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 69,750 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All, Poor condition ()

Near side and off side front and rear inner wheel arch's covered in under seal, Along with front floor pan's and inner rear sill's

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under body corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2021 69,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x1 inner wheel arch to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak rad, temp switch ? ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all, poor condition ()

Heavy corrosion to off side and near side front floor pan's, out of prescribed area, very Poor

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule near limit (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x1 inner wheel arch to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner for would most wheel arch, corroded and covered in under sill, out of prescribed area

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule near limit (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2, inner wheel arch to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front for would most wheel arch, corroded and covered in under sill, out of prescribed area

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Under body corrosion through out

Pass 18 Apr 2019 69,718 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 69,715 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 69,709 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded all (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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TKM 968X is a 1981 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 98,104 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 TKM 968X, 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 45 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 TKM 968X registered?

TKM 968X is a 1981 BMW 635, first registered on 21 November 1981.

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