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BMW 635

Silver · Petrol · 1985 · 3,430 cc

B490 RHCMOT history

B490 RHC is a silver petrol BMW 635 first used on 21 Jul 1985. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2023 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 73,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Dec 2023
Mileage
73,350 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2022
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
536 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B490 RHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
635
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,430 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
21 Jul 1985
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

B490 RHC was last recorded at 73,350 miles on 12 Dec 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Nov 2022: 73,350 miles, lower than 73,353 miles on 11 May 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
73,350 miles · 2 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
536 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 73,350 miles
  • 2020 – 73,353 miles
  • 2014 – 72,444 miles
  • 2013 – 71,775 miles
  • 2012 – 71,342 miles
  • 2011 – 70,217 miles
  • 2010 – 69,055 miles
  • 2009 – 67,223 miles
  • 2008 – 65,985 miles
  • 2007 – 64,983 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,350 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 1 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    73,350 miles
    Test number
    269958320561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail73,350 miles (-3)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,350 miles
    Test number
    993052183176
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBrake lever has restricted free movement button stuck in (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass73,353 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    73,353 miles
    Test number
    558354930897
    • AdvisoryVehicle presented under sealed

  4. Fail73,349 miles (+905)4 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,349 miles
    Test number
    659052351282
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass72,444 miles (+669)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    72,444 miles
    Test number
    279811594453
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteAdvise exhaust system fouling rear subframe

  6. Pass71,775 miles (+433)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    71,775 miles
    Test number
    355597473112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,342 miles (+1,125)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    71,342 miles
    Test number
    648132572150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,217 miles (+1,162)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    70,217 miles
    Test number
    216694891110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,055 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    69,055 miles
    Test number
    842868980177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail69,054 miles (+1,831)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,054 miles
    Test number
    393574470178
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass67,223 miles (+1,238)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    67,223 miles
    Test number
    744650729297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,985 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    65,985 miles
    Test number
    340067398169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,960 miles (+977)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,960 miles
    Test number
    224493768405
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  14. Pass64,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    64,983 miles
    Test number
    590641027194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B490 RHC

Does B490 RHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B490 RHC expired on 11 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B490 RHC?
The MOT on B490 RHC expired on 11 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B490 RHC done?
B490 RHC was recorded at 73,350 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2022, an average of 536 miles a year.
Has B490 RHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B490 RHC has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on B490 RHC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Nov 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on B490 RHC find?
B490 RHC passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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