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UYW 1M

1981 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,104 mi
Last recorded98,104 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1981 BMW 63598,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYW 1M
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 98,104 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 98,083 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 95,453 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 92,368 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 90,984 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 86,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

vehicle has multiple points of corrosion to underside but only specified points are classed excessive

Fail 21 Oct 2011 86,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

vehicle has multiple points of corrosion to underside but only specified points are classed excessive

Pass 20 Oct 2010 82,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle has multiple points of corrosion to underside none of which classed excessive

Pass 19 Oct 2009 78,355 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 74,955 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 149,125 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 149,125 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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UYW 1M is a 1981 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 UYW 1M, 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 UYW 1M registered?

UYW 1M is a 1981 BMW 635, first registered on 19 March 1981.

Is UYW 1M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYW 1M shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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