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VWM 418V

1979 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,514 mi
Last recorded138,514 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1979 BMW 63587,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWM 418V
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2012 138,514 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery insecure

both outer sills corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2012 138,514 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front 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)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 138,503 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 138,461 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 137,803 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 137,091 miles

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

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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VWM 418V is a 1979 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 87,050 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 VWM 418V, 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 47 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 VWM 418V registered?

VWM 418V is a 1979 BMW 635, first registered on 30 August 1979.

Is VWM 418V safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWM 418V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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