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D122 JVF

1987 BMW 635

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,372 mi
Last recorded110,372 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 635118,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD122 JVF
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 110,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 110,371 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brakes binding all round (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 109,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 109,210 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency low on o/s

Pass 1 Aug 2022 108,686 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 108,121 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 108,112 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 107,332 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

speedo not working

Pass 24 Jul 2019 107,332 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 24 Jul 2019 107,332 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 18 Apr 2018 107,332 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 106,294 miles

fuel smell? no leak found at time of test

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

rear pads low?

Fail 12 Feb 2011 106,293 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

fuel smell? no leak found at time of test

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

rear pads low?

Pass 12 Feb 2010 101,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2009 97,538 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 93,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 88,199 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 89,121 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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D122 JVF is a 1987 BMW 635 in White 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 D122 JVF, 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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What year was D122 JVF registered?

D122 JVF is a 1987 BMW 635, first registered on 3 February 1987.

Is D122 JVF safe to buy?

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