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D228 YNO

1987 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,712 mi
Last recorded143,712 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 1987 BMW 635118,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD228 YNO
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 143,712 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 14 Jan 2022 143,248 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 25 Nov 2020 143,247 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 27 Nov 2019 143,240 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Vehicle is under-sealed

Pass 28 Nov 2018 143,238 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 143,235 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 140,538 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

corrosion on nearside and offside inner sills

Pass 29 Dec 2014 140,538 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on nearside and offside inner sills

Fail 13 Jan 2014 135,871 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 135,871 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 130,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 125,732 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 120,948 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 120,807 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 115,047 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 109,561 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 107,349 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 106,414 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 106,414 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 104,513 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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D228 YNO is a 1987 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D228 YNO, 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 D228 YNO registered?

D228 YNO is a 1987 BMW 635, first registered on 13 March 1987.

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