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A10 JMF

1988 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

204,814 mi
Last recorded204,814 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 JMF
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 204,814 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

power steering pipe corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2024 204,816 miles

Central exhaust mounting defective

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

power steering pipes corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2024 204,816 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

power steering pipes corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2023 204,670 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 204,670 miles

Front All direction indicators not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 204,652 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 203,359 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

centre/rear silencers heavily corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2020 203,359 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

centre/rear silencers heavily corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2018 202,114 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sill corroded but not structural.

Offside Front corrosion inside wheel arch not structural.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 202,114 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Sill corroded but not structural.

Offside Front corrosion inside wheel arch not structural.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 201,653 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion above battery (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outer sills repaired and heavy coating applied

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 201,649 miles

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near suspension top mount (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion above battery (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outer sills repaired and heavy coating applied

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 201,608 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / arche area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / arche area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pad wearing indicator light illuminated.

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

Offside Front tyre perished on outer side wall.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded link pipe to caliper. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 199,337 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer outerskin rusted/deteriorating

throttle pedal sticks

Pass 12 Feb 2015 197,010 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 189,470 miles

rear section of fuel pipes rusted/deteriorating

Fail 2 Sep 2013 189,463 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear section of fuel pipes rusted/deteriorating

Pass 13 Aug 2012 186,582 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 184,101 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 183,622 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 183,622 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 181,170 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 178,771 miles

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

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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A10 JMF is a 1988 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 A10 JMF, 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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A10 JMF is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 4 March 1988.

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