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£13,500

1981 BMW 635 CSi Just 62,430 miles from new and 1 former keeper

United Kingdom • 26 Jul 2023

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1981 BMW 635 CSi, with only 62,430 miles and one former keeper, presents in a very desirable Schwartz with contrasting cream leather interior. It features an impressive specification including electric sliding sunroof, heated seats, and headlamp wipers.

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Condition 

7

The car has been well-maintained, with only 62,430 miles and one former keeper. It benefits from recent body and interior work, a stainless steel exhaust, and new tires. The presence of a full tool kit and comprehensive history file, including original bookpack, adds to its appeal.

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Automatic

Transmission:

WBAEC4206B5585686

Chassis No:

Odometer:

62,430 miles

KJD 323W

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Successor to the race-proven (E9) 3.0CS/CSi high-performance sports coupes, the 6-series was introduced in August 1976.

More forgiving than its predecessors, it utilised a modified version of the (E12) 5-series saloon platform equipped with all-round independent suspension and powerful disc brakes.

A natural rival to the 928 and XJS, the four-seater 6-series proved more capacious than the Porsche and sportier than the Jaguar.

Immediately recognisable thanks to its distinctive 'shark nose' frontal styling and thin pillared glasshouse it boasts real road presence.

An impression backed up by the various versions of BMW's mighty M30, SOHC straight-six engine fitted throughout the range.

Second only to the BMW Motorsport tuned M6 version, the 635CSi's 3430cc unit developed some 216bhp and 232lbft of torque (outputs that were reputedly sufficient to propel it from 0-60mph in 8.4 seconds and on to 135mph).

Presented in the very desirable combination of Schwartz with contrasting cream le...

Points of note

£1,662

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£14,688

Median Price (Since 2020)

£152,512

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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MOT Information

Expired

Expired on Jul 11 2023

Latest MOT Mileage

62,119 miles

Registration Date

1981-05-18

MOT History

Passed

On Jul 12 2022 with 62,119 miles

There were 7 defects noted.

Minor:
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))


Advisory:
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a leak close to excessive

Failed

On Jul 12 2022 with 62,119 miles

There were 14 defects noted.

Major:
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))


Minor:
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))


Advisory:
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a leak close to excessive

Passed

On Apr 29 2019 with 61,747 miles

There were 3 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Failed

On Apr 18 2019 with 61,739 miles

There were 8 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.

Major:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))


Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Failed

On Jun 30 2016 with 61,669 miles

There were 10 defects noted.

Fail:
- Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)


Advisory:
- Nearside Body has slight corrosion along sill underside (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Body has slight corrosion along sill underside (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Passed

On Jun 19 2015 with 61,559 miles


Passed

On Jun 12 2014 with 61,413 miles


Passed

On Jun 14 2013 with 61,188 miles


Passed

On Jul 04 2012 with 60,971 miles


Passed

On Jul 08 2011 with 60,421 miles


Failed

On May 16 2011 with 60,420 miles

There were 3 defects noted.

Fail:
- Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
- Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

MOT Mileage Trend

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