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UWR 653W

1981 BMW 635

Silver Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,888 mi
Last recorded88,888 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 BMW 63598,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWR 653W
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 88,888 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 88,868 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 88,680 miles

rear footbrake readings slightly low.

Pass 17 Jul 2010 88,125 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 88,125 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 87,187 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 87,187 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 85,121 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 85,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 84,744 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 84,732 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2005 84,368 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 84,368 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (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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UWR 653W is a 1981 BMW 635 in Silver with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UWR 653W, 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 UWR 653W registered?

UWR 653W is a 1981 BMW 635, first registered on 5 June 1981.

Is UWR 653W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWR 653W shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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