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D143 HRU

1987 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

3,619 mi
Last recorded3,619 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 635118,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD143 HRU
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 3,619 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 1,676 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 73,268 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 73,265 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 73,265 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 73,263 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 72,443 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 71,929 miles

corrosion at offside rear wheel arch

offside front tyrewall slightly cracked

Pass 18 May 2011 71,798 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 71,797 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 May 2010 71,294 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion at nearside front bumper has a "tape"repair

Pass 1 May 2009 70,659 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 May 2008 70,275 miles

rear beam bushes slightly weak

slight play in nearside rear pittman joint

Fail 1 May 2007 69,658 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery insecure

both front tca bushes weak

fuel pipe to fuel pump kinked

oil cooler pipes to radiator rusty

rear exhaust has small leak

Pass 1 May 2007 69,658 miles

battery insecure

both front tca bushes weak

fuel pipe to fuel pump kinked

oil cooler pipes to radiator rusty

rear exhaust has small leak

Pass 2 May 2006 69,109 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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D143 HRU is a 1987 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D143 HRU, 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 D143 HRU registered?

D143 HRU is a 1987 BMW 635, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is D143 HRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D143 HRU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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