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B6 TRX

1988 BMW 635

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,437 mi
Last recorded79,437 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 TRX
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 79,437 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 May 2013 79,332 miles

all tyres are cracked on outside wall

Pass 16 Feb 2011 72,694 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 72,694 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 72,666 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 71,284 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 71,284 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 67,749 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 62,168 miles

ADvanced corrosion on both front to back metal brake pipes

Corrosion on O/S and N/S rear metal brake pipes

Corrosion on chassi rail under O/S front floor psn

Corrosion on front to back metal fuel pipes

Fail 27 Jun 2006 62,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Advanced corrosion on both front back metal brake pipes

Corrosion on O/S and N/S rear metal brake pipes

Corrosion on chassi rail under O/S front floor pan

Corrosion on front to back metal fuel pipes

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 TRX is a 1988 BMW 635 in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TRX, 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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What year was B6 TRX registered?

B6 TRX is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 17 August 1988.

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