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WWC 420

1985 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,258 mi
Last recorded139,258 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1985 BMW 635117,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWC 420
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 139,258 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

offside front inner sill is hold, however not near load bearing point

surface corrosion all under the vehicle

surface corrosion on the nearside rear brake disc

Fail 3 Oct 2012 139,258 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

offside front inner sill is hold, however not near load bearing point

surface corrosion all under the vehicle

surface corrosion on the nearside rear brake disc

Fail 31 Aug 2012 135,292 miles

Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

surface corrosion all under the vehicle and the metal fuel and brake pipes

surface corrosion on the nearside rear brake disc

Pass 28 Sep 2011 137,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 137,091 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 134,955 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 134,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 132,263 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 132,263 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 131,470 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 130,106 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 130,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WWC 420 is a 1985 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 117,171 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 WWC 420, 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 41 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WWC 420 registered?

WWC 420 is a 1985 BMW 635, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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