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VPL 6Y

1982 BMW 635

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,498 mi
Last recorded83,498 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 1982 BMW 635101,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPL 6Y
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 83,498 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 83,498 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 83,492 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 83,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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VPL 6Y is a 1982 BMW 635 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 VPL 6Y, 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 VPL 6Y registered?

VPL 6Y is a 1982 BMW 635, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is VPL 6Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPL 6Y shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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