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D453 UNN

1986 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,246 mi
Last recorded134,246 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 635113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD453 UNN
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 134,246 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 133,887 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 133,882 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2022 133,588 miles

Both rear pitman joint dust covers deteriorated

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

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

Slight play in steering linkage components nearside and offside

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 133,569 miles

Both rear pitman joint dust covers deteriorated

Slight play in steering linkage components nearside and offside

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front lower, rear suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 22 May 2017 133,506 miles

steering box has slight oil leak

Fail 17 May 2017 133,506 miles

Emissions not tested engine over heating (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake discs slightly corroded

steering box has slight oil leak

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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D453 UNN is a 1986 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 D453 UNN, 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.

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What year was D453 UNN registered?

D453 UNN is a 1986 BMW 635, first registered on 20 October 1986.

Is D453 UNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D453 UNN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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