MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : BMW : 635
BMW 635
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 1980 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 1981 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 1982 | 10 | 40% | Steering linkage component with excessive movement between components or likely to become detached. |
| 1983 | 16 | 75% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 1984 | 24 | 62.5% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 1985 | 36 | 69.44% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1986 | 53 | 79.25% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 1987 | 32 | 78.13% | Brake efficiency below minimum requirement. |
| 1988 | 68 | 73.53% | Electrical wiring insecure. |
| 1989 | 107 | 82.24% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 1990 | 22 | 86.36% | Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged. |
| 1991 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1996 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1998 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% | Brake hose or connection leaking on air brake system. |
| 2003 | 2 | 50% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2007 | 176 | 78.98% | Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective. |
| 2008 | 531 | 73.82% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
| 2009 | 422 | 76.78% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
| 2010 | 436 | 71.79% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
| 2011 | 14 | 85.71% | Fracture or welding defect on a wheel. |
| 2012 | 3 | 66.67% | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. |
| 2014 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% | Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective. |
| 2021 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
Tests: 1,964
Average BMW 635 pass rate: 75%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. | 5.3.4(a)(i) | Major | 22% |
| 2 | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. | 5.2.3(d)(ii) | Dangerous | 14% |
| 3 | Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective. | 5.3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 12% |
| 4 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 11% |
| 5 | Steering ball joint with excessive wear. | 2.1.3(b)(i) | Major | 11% |
| 6 | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. | 5.2.3(e) | Dangerous | 10% |
| 7 | Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. | 1.4.2(a)(i) | Major | 8% |
| 8 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 7% |
| 9 | Electrical wiring insecure. | 4.11(a)(ii) | Major | 7% |
| 10 | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. | 5.3.1(b)(i) | Major | 6% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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