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C540 PPM

1985 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,771 mi
Last recorded103,771 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1985 BMW 635117,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC540 PPM
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 103,771 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 103,771 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 103,771 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 103,771 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 104,889 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 103,771 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 103,771 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 May 2011 103,771 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 103,771 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 103,760 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 103,760 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 103,672 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 103,672 miles

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

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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C540 PPM is a 1985 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 C540 PPM, 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 C540 PPM registered?

C540 PPM is a 1985 BMW 635, first registered on 20 August 1985.

Is C540 PPM safe to buy?

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