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D341 ELH

1987 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

108,836 mi
Last recorded108,836 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 1987 BMW 635118,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD341 ELH
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 108,836 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 108,836 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 108,836 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 108,836 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 108,836 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 108,836 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 108,812 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 108,588 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 108,376 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 108,127 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak by engine, gear box and diff

Pass 30 Jul 2015 108,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak by engine, gear box and diff

Pass 14 Jul 2014 107,791 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2013 107,243 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 104,568 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 104,399 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 104,398 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 103,948 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 103,948 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 103,177 miles

brake accumilator under bonnet damp in oil

offside front chassis corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2009 103,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

brake accumilator under bonnet damp in oil

offside front chassis corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2008 101,984 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 101,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

both front inner wheel arch splash sheilds corroded.

both front seatbelt clips loose.

dampness around top of radiator and oil cooler.

o/s/f floor corroded.

o/s/f fog light inop.

o/s/r end of inner wheel arch corroded.

power steering sphere and resevoir damp.

vehicle fitted with outer sill covers.

Pass 6 Mar 2007 100,143 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 98,393 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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D341 ELH is a 1987 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 D341 ELH, 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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D341 ELH is a 1987 BMW 635, first registered on 5 March 1987.

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