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WRA 815Y

1982 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,918 mi
Last recorded127,918 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2005
Typical for 1982 BMW 635101,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRA 815Y
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2005 127,918 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

all underbody in very poor condition

both inner and outer sills slightly corroded

front number plate cracked

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front wings corroded

petrol pipes slightly corroded

slight play in steering idler bush

Fail 14 Oct 2005 127,916 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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WRA 815Y is a 1982 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 WRA 815Y, 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 WRA 815Y registered?

WRA 815Y is a 1982 BMW 635, first registered on 27 September 1982.

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