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B6 MER

1988 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,905 mi
Last recorded147,905 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 MER
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 147,905 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 147,859 miles

Corrosion in both front wing assemblies. Corrosion at front of both outer sills.

Nail in n/s/r tyre (would require specialist repair if punctured ? )

Pass 25 Jul 2007 147,397 miles

as previous

Fail 24 Jul 2007 147,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Slight corrosion at n/s/f and o/s/f outer sill areas. General corrosion throughout body and chassis in non-testable areas. Nail in tread n/s/r tyre.

Pass 29 Jul 2006 145,789 miles

as before..

Fail 24 Jul 2006 145,789 miles

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nail in n/s/r tyre.

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.

slight exhaust blow around manifold area.

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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B6 MER is a 1988 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B6 MER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B6 MER registered?

B6 MER is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 20 May 1988.

Is B6 MER safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 MER shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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