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A25 RAT

1987 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,815 mi
Last recorded128,815 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 635118,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 RAT
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 128,815 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 128,182 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 127,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 127,466 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 127,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 127,448 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 127,256 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 127,211 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front washer jet not providing sufficient fluid to screen

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 127,203 miles

excessive use of underseal over steering ,suspension and body/chassis

n/s/f washer weak

o/s/f aim at upper limit

poss oil leak from gearbox oil cooler feeds

slight play in steering box

steering box drop arm to drag link ball joint near limit on play

Pass 4 Apr 2012 125,507 miles

chassis plate worn

drivers seat worn & slight movement

battery insecure

Fail 31 Mar 2012 125,498 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

chassis plate worn

drivers seat worn & slight movement

battery insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2011 124,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

various covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 25 Mar 2011 124,196 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 123,534 miles

chassis plate worn

front suspension arms rubbers deteriorated

oil leak

slight movement in drivers seat

Fail 11 Dec 2009 123,492 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure 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 Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

chassis plate worn

front suspension arms rubbers deteriorated

oil leak

slight movement in drivers seat

Pass 15 Nov 2008 120,927 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

air con not connected

chassis plate slightly worn

offside front fog light broken

slight movement in drivers seat

tyres cut in outter wall offside frontnot to core

Pass 30 Oct 2007 119,677 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 117,749 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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A25 RAT is a 1987 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 A25 RAT, 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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A25 RAT is a 1987 BMW 635, first registered on 12 May 1987.

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