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VTW 63W

1981 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

161,799 mi
Last recorded161,799 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 1981 BMW 63598,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTW 63W
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 161,799 miles

Front Upper Fluid leak, but not excessive /lower/power steering pipes/rams (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing /strut/corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

oil leaks

Pass 14 Feb 2019 161,799 miles

Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage /lower (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner tub suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leaks

Fail 7 Feb 2019 161,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced suspension mount/wheel tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage /lower (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leaks

Pass 13 Feb 2018 161,699 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

oil leaks

Pass 13 Sep 2016 161,699 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also old exhaust repairs + slightly noisey (7.1.2)

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

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

o/side front inner wing slight corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2016 161,699 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also old exhaust repairs + slightly noisey (7.1.2)

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

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

o/side front inner wing slight corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2016 161,699 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner front wing-- turret area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner cv gaiter split (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/side front inner wing slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 161,609 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 161,604 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 161,595 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 161,284 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 160,811 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 160,811 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2011 160,033 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 159,316 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 158,841 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 May 2009 158,833 miles

Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 158,396 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 158,386 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 157,539 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 157,530 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 155,434 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 155,419 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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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VTW 63W is a 1981 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VTW 63W, 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.

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VTW 63W is a 1981 BMW 635, first registered on 21 May 1981.

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