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888 CRH

1986 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,291 mi
Last recorded117,291 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 635113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration888 CRH
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 117,291 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 117,080 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 116,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S SILL TO FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured N/S/F (4.4.3 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

WASHERS SLOW TO OPERATE

Pass 27 May 2022 116,527 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 116,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 115,945 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 115,075 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 114,172 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 113,938 miles

o/s headlight aim on limit

petrol pipes rusty

slight split wiper blades

Fail 3 Mar 2014 113,396 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 113,396 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 112,761 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 112,761 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 112,753 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2008 112,751 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2006 111,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

OFF SIDE SILL HAS LIGHT CORRODED LOWER EDGE AND NEAR SIDE SILL BACK

Pass 2 Mar 2006 111,411 miles

OFF SIDE SILL HAS LIGHT CORRODED LOWER EDGE AND NEAR SIDE SILL BACK

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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888 CRH is a 1986 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1986 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 113,396 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 888 CRH, 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 40 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 888 CRH registered?

888 CRH is a 1986 BMW 635, first registered on 15 September 1986.

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