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BMW 635

Red · Petrol · 1983 · 3,430 cc

RRU 635MOT history

RRU 635 is a red petrol BMW 635 first used on 22 Feb 1983. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 89,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2024
Mileage
89,631 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2023
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RRU 635
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
635
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,430 cc
Year of manufacture
1983
First used
22 Feb 1983
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

RRU 635 was last recorded at 89,631 miles on 7 Sept 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Aug 2012: 8,792 miles, lower than 87,151 miles on 6 Jul 2011.

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
89,628 miles · 24 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 89,631 miles
  • 2022 – 89,457 miles
  • 2021 – 89,106 miles
  • 2019 – 89,065 miles
  • 2018 – 89,064 miles
  • 2017 – 88,958 miles
  • 2014 – 8,832 miles
  • 2013 – 8,830 miles
  • 2012 – 8,792 miles
  • 2011 – 87,151 miles
  • 2010 – 86,826 miles
  • 2008 – 86,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,631 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Pipe corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,631 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    89,631 miles
    Test number
    736697838450
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail89,628 miles (+171)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,628 miles
    Test number
    801118702217
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,457 miles (+3)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    89,457 miles
    Test number
    405007141091
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel hose deteriorated Central front to rear pipes corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Pipe corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Unions at steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail89,454 miles (+2)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,454 miles
    Test number
    279254851744
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel hose deteriorated front to rear pipe corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated pipe corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe/hose unions at steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail89,452 miles (+346)6 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,452 miles
    Test number
    481254871875
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel hose deteriorated front to rear pipe corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated pipe corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe/hose unions at steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass89,106 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    89,106 miles
    Test number
    230494954396
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear drop link bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Fail89,106 miles (+41)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,106 miles
    Test number
    362841034450
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear drop link bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  8. Pass89,065 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    89,065 miles
    Test number
    303975390458
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail89,065 miles (+1)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,065 miles
    Test number
    960281984089
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass89,064 miles (+106)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    89,064 miles
    Test number
    142539305680
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  11. Pass88,958 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    88,958 miles
    Test number
    247606589362
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail88,953 miles5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,953 miles
    Test number
    920902542557
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner arch holed
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked (out of drivers view)

  13. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    709510919005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass8,832 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    8,832 miles
    Test number
    126627424206
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUpper o/s windscreen has small crack to edge.

  15. Pass8,830 miles (+38)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    8,830 miles
    Test number
    488150643287
    • NoteO/s upper windscreen small crack

  16. Pass8,792 miles (-78,359)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    8,792 miles
    Test number
    838173032270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,151 miles (+325)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    87,151 miles
    Test number
    848877881137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,826 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    86,826 miles
    Test number
    773442780118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    86,798 miles
    Test number
    603390248201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RRU 635

What vehicle is registration RRU 635 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RRU 635 on a red petrol BMW 635 first used on 22 Feb 1983. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does RRU 635 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on RRU 635 expired on 6 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on RRU 635?
The MOT on RRU 635 expired on 6 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has RRU 635 done?
RRU 635 was recorded at 89,631 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2023, an average of 189 miles a year.
Has RRU 635 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RRU 635 has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on RRU 635 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on RRU 635 find?
RRU 635 passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2023 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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