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D293 UGB

1987 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,770 mi
Last recorded135,770 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 1987 BMW 635118,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD293 UGB
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 135,770 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 27 Jun 2022 135,746 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust rubber fatigue

signs of corrosion on o/s/front chassis leg near steering box

Pass 8 Jul 2021 135,608 miles

exhaust rubber fatigue

signs of corrosion on o/s/front chassis leg near steering box

Pass 13 Jul 2020 135,529 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 135,395 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 135,378 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arches both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 134,760 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 134,106 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 133,499 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 133,492 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 132,805 miles

Steering intermediate drop arm has play

Pass 23 Apr 2014 132,173 miles

Corrosion on both front inner wings..

Slight play in nearside steering idler..

Fail 19 Apr 2014 132,169 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Corrosion on both front inner wings..

Slight play in nearside steering idler..

Pass 16 Jan 2013 132,061 miles

Brake pipes covered in underseal

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 132,050 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Brake pipes covered in underseal

Centre Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre slighty perished

Pass 18 Jul 2006 131,202 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 131,202 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2005 130,470 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 130,470 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

O/SIDE FRONT & REAR M/FLAPS LOOSE

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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D293 UGB is a 1987 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D293 UGB, 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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D293 UGB is a 1987 BMW 635, first registered on 11 March 1987.

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