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WWA 635

1983 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,977 mi
Last recorded65,977 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 BMW 635102,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWA 635
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 65,977 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 65,976 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2023 64,217 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 63,848 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 63,176 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 63,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 62,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 61,899 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 61,286 miles

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 Sep 2015 60,641 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 60,641 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 59,854 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 59,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 58,976 miles

battery needs securing correctly

front brake hose, ferrules are badly corroded

n/s/f brake is binding on

tyres are old, split and perished

Fail 25 Jan 2011 57,796 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 57,796 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 57,769 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 57,627 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 20 Dec 2005 57,361 miles

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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WWA 635 is a 1983 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1983 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 102,484 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 WWA 635, 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 43 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 WWA 635 registered?

WWA 635 is a 1983 BMW 635, first registered on 17 August 1983.

Is WWA 635 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWA 635 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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