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D466 JML

1987 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

174,116 mi
Last recorded174,116 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 1987 BMW 635118,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD466 JML
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 174,116 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 174,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes covered

Fail 29 Jun 2017 174,115 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes covered

Pass 18 Jun 2016 173,885 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 173,885 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle rubbers (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 173,558 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 172,678 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 170,067 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 104,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 102,170 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/ mirror cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2005 99,147 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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D466 JML is a 1987 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D466 JML, 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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D466 JML is a 1987 BMW 635, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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