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D235 DPM

1987 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,821 mi
Last recorded113,821 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 635118,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD235 DPM
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 113,821 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 113,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dog bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dog bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 113,821 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 113,821 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 112,937 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 111,756 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 111,756 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 110,235 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 108,889 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 107,560 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 106,184 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 106,184 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 104,373 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 102,104 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 101,132 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 100,671 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 100,552 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 100,545 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front towing eye corroded

offside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 16 Jan 2007 100,495 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 100,420 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

NSR pitman link worn

Offside floorpan to sill corroded - not prescribed area

Rear subframe offside bush not correctly fitted - not adversely affecting suspension

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

one centre exhaust rubber in poor condition

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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D235 DPM 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 75%.

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 D235 DPM, 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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D235 DPM is a 1987 BMW 635, first registered on 2 March 1987.

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