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VPK 992Y

1982 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,985 mi
Last recorded99,985 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 1982 BMW 635101,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPK 992Y
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 99,985 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 99,985 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 99,984 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 99,983 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel + not locking (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 99,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 99,742 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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VPK 992Y is a 1982 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 101,197 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 VPK 992Y, 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 44 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 VPK 992Y registered?

VPK 992Y is a 1982 BMW 635, first registered on 6 August 1982.

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