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D385 GYE

1987 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,592 mi
Last recorded154,592 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 635118,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD385 GYE
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 154,592 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 154,892 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 154,592 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre ran flat,sidewall damage

auto oil pipes rusted

Fail 2 Aug 2024 154,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre ran flat,sidewall damage

auto oil pipes rusted

Pass 11 Aug 2022 154,592 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 154,592 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 154,510 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear 1/4 panel rusted

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear brake discs rusted

Rear bumper not fitted

gearbox cooling pipes rusted

nearside and offside front chassis rails rusted

passenger door very stiff

seepage from rear diff

Pass 3 Aug 2020 152,946 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 151,003 miles

oil cooler pipes rusted

Pass 1 Aug 2018 150,415 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 150,040 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 148,358 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

botyh mainline metal brake pipes corroded.

offside front inner bay panal corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2015 148,349 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

botyh mainline metal brake pipes corroded.

offside front inner bay panal corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2014 147,745 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 145,911 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 143,708 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 143,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 141,137 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 137,560 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 137,560 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 134,633 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 130,165 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

aerial damage

all four tyres low inner edges

general front bush wear

offside mirror damage

slight play in steering box

surface rust nearside rear inner sill

Pass 27 Jan 2007 118,901 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 118,410 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 107,003 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 106,993 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

possible front wheel bearing noise

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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D385 GYE is a 1987 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D385 GYE, 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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D385 GYE is a 1987 BMW 635, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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