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21 JAG

1987 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,295 mi
Last recorded131,295 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 1987 BMW 635118,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration21 JAG
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 131,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive air conditioning pump has a slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 131,294 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking Fuel filter pipe has slight leak. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Air conditioning pump has slight fluid leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2016 131,148 miles

Front tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 Apr 2015 131,054 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 130,661 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 130,255 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 130,255 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 129,925 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 129,424 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 129,424 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 128,692 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 127,418 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 127,418 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 126,900 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 125,495 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 125,495 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006
Fail 24 Apr 2006 124,622 miles

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

How Reliable is the BMW 635?

Based on 51,017 MOT tests across 4,019 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
4,766
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
4,019
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,161
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 881
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 775
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 615
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21 JAG is a 1987 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 118,410 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 635 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,161 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 21 JAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 635 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 39 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 21 JAG registered?

21 JAG is a 1987 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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