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VGF 465W

1980 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,407 mi
Last recorded164,407 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 1980 BMW 63587,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGF 465W
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 164,407 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 163,669 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 163,260 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 162,647 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 159,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

body poor

both front floors holed

Fail 24 Apr 2009 159,934 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

body poor

both front floors holed

Pass 16 Apr 2008 158,639 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 156,423 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 156,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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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VGF 465W is a 1980 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VGF 465W, 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 VGF 465W registered?

VGF 465W is a 1980 BMW 635, first registered on 3 October 1980.

Is VGF 465W safe to buy?

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