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65,059 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear exhaust rubber mounting excessively split
general corrosion to vehicle underbody + suspension parts various places but not excessive
Coil spring corroded n/s o/s front + rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
corrosion to vehicle under body + suspension parts in various places but not considered excessive
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded n/s o/s front + rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
corrosion to vehicle under body + suspension parts in various places but not considered excessive
Body has slight corrosion in various areas (6.1.B.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four shock absorbers (2.7.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all suspension component rubber bushes are deteriorated but not causing excessive movement
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded slightly (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded all four springs (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion present around front suspension turrets
offside dipped beam headlamp pattern slightly diffused
Body has slight corrosion in various areas (6.1.B.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four shock absorbers (2.7.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both offside and nearside (8.2.2)
all suspension component rubber bushes are deteriorated but not causing excessive movement
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded slightly (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded all four springs (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion present around front suspension turrets
offside dipped beam headlamp pattern slightly diffused
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings battery tray area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
All coil springs corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion screen wash tank area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust rubber mounting missing but exhaust still secure
slight play in rear differential mounting
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section joint (7.1.2)
Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended o/s and n/s arm inner bush (2.4.F.3)
Middle section exhaust rubber hanger broken but exhaust still supported
Misting of oil around rear differential
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil seeping around gearbox
Slight oil leak around engine sump
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section joint (7.1.2)
Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended o/s and n/s arm inner bush (2.4.F.3)
Middle section exhaust rubber hanger broken but exhaust still supported
Misting of oil around rear differential
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil seeping around gearbox
Slight oil leak around engine sump
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
long travel footbrake
low effiency o/s handbrake
n/s o/s outer sills + underbody slightly corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
long travel footbrake
low effiency o/s handbrake
n/s o/s outer sills + underbody slightly corroded
all front + rear suspension arm bushes slightly splitting/cracking
o/s head lamp aim dull
slight corrosion n/s front inner wheel arch
slight corrosion n/s o/s front + rear chassis/floor
slight corrosion n/s o/s outer sills
slight play steering box
vehicle underbody slightly corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all front + rear suspension arm bushes slightly cracking/splitting
engine drive belts slightly noisy
exhaust system slightly blowing
intermitten brake warning light on
n/s front electric window inop
n/s front inner wheel arch slightly holed/corroded
o/s headlamp aim slightly dull
slight corrosion n/s o/s front + rear floor + underbody
slight corrosion n/s o/s front to rear chassis
slight corrosion n/s o/s outer sills
slight play steering box
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
slight smearing o/s wiper blade
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
slight smearing o/s wiper blade
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake pedal slightly long travel
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)
BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED INNER TREAD FACE
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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USC 376V is a 1980 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 USC 376V, 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.
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USC 376V is a 1980 BMW 635, first registered on 13 May 1980.
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