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6218 BP

1988 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,966 mi
Last recorded71,966 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6218 BP
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 71,966 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 71,802 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 71,691 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 71,610 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 71,524 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens / glass cracked

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush split slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight binding from brake nothing showed up on brake rollers

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush split slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box corrosion to outer skin

Pass 14 Sep 2020 71,397 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 71,276 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 71,157 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 70,970 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 70,707 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 70,338 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 69,768 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 69,495 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 69,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear suspension link dust covers poor ns and os

Pass 24 Mar 2011 69,076 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 68,852 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 68,573 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 68,250 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 67,781 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 66,713 miles

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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6218 BP is a 1988 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 121,499 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 6218 BP, 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 38 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 6218 BP registered?

6218 BP is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is 6218 BP safe to buy?

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