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UIB 7720

1980 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,091 mi
Last recorded107,091 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 BMW 63587,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIB 7720
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 107,091 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 107,035 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 106,999 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 106,954 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 106,893 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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UIB 7720 is a 1980 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1980 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 87,495 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 UIB 7720, 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 46 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 UIB 7720 registered?

UIB 7720 is a 1980 BMW 635, first registered on 4 August 1980.

Is UIB 7720 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UIB 7720 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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