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D397 MCL

1987 BMW 635

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,098 mi
Last recorded109,098 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 1987 BMW 635118,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD397 MCL
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2018 109,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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D397 MCL is a 1987 BMW 635 in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D397 MCL, 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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What year was D397 MCL registered?

D397 MCL is a 1987 BMW 635, first registered on 13 May 1987.

Is D397 MCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D397 MCL shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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