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A14 VPS

1990 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,324 mi
Last recorded186,324 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 1990 BMW 635104,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 VPS
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 186,324 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 186,137 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 26 May 2016 185,585 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2016 185,576 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 184,814 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise all tyres cracking

Fail 19 May 2014 184,814 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise all tyres cracking

Pass 19 Nov 2012 184,813 miles

all brake discs are corroded

all tyres have surface cracking

offside front wing is holed & corroded

offside park brake effort lower than nearside

Fail 8 Nov 2012 184,813 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake discs are corroded

all tyres have surface cracking

offside front wing is holed & corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2009 183,427 miles

slight wear in steering system

Pass 5 Dec 2007 181,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 180,362 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

dash warning lamps on !!

Pass 23 Jan 2006 178,922 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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A14 VPS is a 1990 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 104,645 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 A14 VPS, 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 36 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A14 VPS is a 1990 BMW 635, first registered on 26 January 1990.

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