Official DVLA Record

1984 BMW 635 3.5L Petrol · A170 VYF

A170 VYF

1984 BMW 635 (3.5L, petrol). First registered 27/04/1984. Recorded mileage 137,540 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW 635
Year / Origin
1984 · Peterborough
MOT Status
Valid until 15/07/2023
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
137,540 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 15/07/2023
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1984
Engine
3453cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The BMW 635 passed its most recent MOT on 16 July 2022 at 137,540 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a stable maintenance trend at that point. The single clean test gives no evidence of worsening faults or recurring advisories across the available history. Recorded mileage stands at 137,540 against a 42-year lifespan, an average of roughly 3,275 miles per year. The July 2022 test shows identical mileage to the figure supplied today, meaning no accrual over the past four years. Such low, static distance suggests prolonged storage rather than active use, though the sparse record leaves a four-year gap unverified since the last official test. A buyer should physically inspect the 1984 chassis for structural corrosion and perished rubber components after long dormancy. Standing vehicles commonly develop seized brake calipers, flat-spotted tyres, and degraded suspension bushes unseen in a clean MOT. Given the expired test status relative to today's date, the car requires a fresh MOT before road use regardless of the 2022 pass.

A170 VYF Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2022
  • 137,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
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A170 VYF MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

1 MOT test are recorded for this 1984 BMW 635 (A170 VYF) between July 2022 and July 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.

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