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D234 DCR

1986 BMW 635

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,559 mi
Last recorded135,559 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 635113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD234 DCR
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 135,559 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 135,031 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 134,804 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 134,408 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 133,863 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 133,189 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 132,065 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 130,949 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 130,099 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 129,535 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 129,535 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 127,839 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 127,839 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 121,663 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 121,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Oct 2007 116,881 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 116,881 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 113,357 miles

both front tyres are starting to crack on outer walls and also have 2mm of tread left

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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D234 DCR is a 1986 BMW 635 in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1986 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 113,396 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 D234 DCR, 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 40 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D234 DCR is a 1986 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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