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D132 ALY

1987 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,636 mi
Last recorded59,636 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 635118,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD132 ALY
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 59,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 59,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 54,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 51,683 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 49,788 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 48,560 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2011 48,513 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 48,421 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 48,309 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 48,309 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 48,203 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 48,130 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 48,047 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 48,047 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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D132 ALY is a 1987 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 D132 ALY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D132 ALY registered?

D132 ALY is a 1987 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D132 ALY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D132 ALY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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