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B88 YYY

1985 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,734 mi
Last recorded118,734 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 635117,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB88 YYY
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 118,734 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 112,405 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 112,405 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 103,774 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 93,994 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 93,994 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 83,965 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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B88 YYY is a 1985 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1985 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 117,171 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 B88 YYY, 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 41 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B88 YYY registered?

B88 YYY is a 1985 BMW 635, first registered on 22 July 1985.

Is B88 YYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B88 YYY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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