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D391 FVT

1986 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

76,872 mi
Last recorded76,872 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 635113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD391 FVT
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 76,872 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 75,925 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 72,949 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 72,281 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 71,691 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 71,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Bolt for the split rim is lose

Pass 29 Jan 2021 71,405 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 71,100 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 70,697 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2016 69,949 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 69,949 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure bolts slack (prs) (2.7.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 69,198 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 68,418 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 65,588 miles

Nearside rear seatbelt stalk sticks

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2012 65,262 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 64,619 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 63,763 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 62,558 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2009 62,558 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 60,928 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 60,899 miles

Centre Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 55,897 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 55,897 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 55,506 miles

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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D391 FVT is a 1986 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 D391 FVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D391 FVT registered?

D391 FVT is a 1986 BMW 635, first registered on 21 August 1986.

Is D391 FVT safe to buy?

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