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C535 MNU

1986 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

94,695 mi
Last recorded94,695 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1986 BMW 635113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC535 MNU
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc
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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 94,695 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 94,570 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 94,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 94,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 6 May 2021 93,567 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 93,553 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate system fitted (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in thick underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Evidence of inadequate repairs to front footwells/jacking point area's/ outer sills. body mouldings covering outer sills on both sides fully.

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensors left and right disconnected (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill closing plate inadequately repaired but wont affect security. evidence of fibreglass used. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

No RBT performed as car has a LSD fitted.

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor wire was trapped in coil spring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play centre (link arm) ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has play and movement when rocked, arm looks new and bolt is tight. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill holed and evidence of fibreglass. will not affect security. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

some corrosion to one portion of exposed fuel pipe but 99% of pipes covered in thick underseal.

Pass 13 May 2019 93,172 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 93,166 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective warning lamp on (1.1.4 (a) (i))

all metal brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 25 Apr 2019 93,165 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding not releasing after brake test (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding not releasing after brake test (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system centre of main at joiner (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded central ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main metal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 93,164 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system centre of main at joiner (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded central ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main metal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 93,163 miles

Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre of main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2018 93,161 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing sensor (3.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 91,532 miles

both front wiper blades lightly smearing screen

brake warning light flashing

nearside front inner wheel arch liner holed and corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 90,360 miles

rear diff has oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2013 90,359 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 86,865 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS STAYING ON REQUIRES URGENT ATTENTION

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT INOP

REAR DIFF HAS A SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 25 Jul 2012 86,861 miles

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)

BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS STAYING ON REQUIRES URGENT ATTENTION

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT INOP

REAR DIFF HAS A SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 12 Aug 2011 85,069 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

over heated during test

Fail 8 Aug 2011 85,064 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

over heated during test

Pass 22 Jul 2010 83,209 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

both rear axle/subframe bushes have slight play and rubber split

Fail 21 Jul 2010 83,207 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear axle/subframe bushes have slight play and rubber split

Pass 15 Jul 2009 81,231 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jul 2008 79,512 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 77,153 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 75,206 miles

1/GEARBOX OIL LEAK

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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C535 MNU is a 1986 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 1986 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 113,396 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 C535 MNU, 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 40 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C535 MNU is a 1986 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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