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D487 MFJ

1986 BMW 635

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,421 mi
Last recorded89,421 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 635113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD487 MFJ
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 89,421 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2026 89,407 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 88,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pads appear to wearing low adv further inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 85,261 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 85,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 84,991 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Leaking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 84,991 miles

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

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Leaking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 82,382 miles

chip in screen

nearside washer blocked

sill panels corroding

Pass 9 Aug 2021 80,932 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside washer jet not working

no.plate lights slightly dim

sill panels corroding

Pass 27 Jul 2020 80,207 miles

Body rusted to hole near battery

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Two separate hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Two separate hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 80,026 miles

Body rusted to hole near battery

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Two Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front subframe bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Two Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front subframe bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 80,026 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Body rusted to hole near battery

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting broken and other side cracking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Two Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front subframe bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Two Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front subframe bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 78,610 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cut in boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem damaged /cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 77,786 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 77,786 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 75,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axel support (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axel support (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 72,874 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 70,380 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 68,227 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust rubber perished

slight wear on both rear axle bushes

Pass 8 Aug 2012 67,536 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 65,477 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 64,284 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust weak

slight staining on fuel tank

Pass 6 Aug 2010 64,284 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust weak

slight staining on fuel tank

Pass 20 Aug 2009 63,166 miles

exhaust rubber perished

Pass 1 Sep 2008 259,203 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damp around power steering pump

Fail 1 Sep 2008 259,203 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damp around power steering pump

Pass 9 Aug 2007 55,357 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 55,357 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2006 52,009 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 51,466 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 49,130 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 49,129 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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D487 MFJ is a 1986 BMW 635 in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 D487 MFJ, 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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D487 MFJ is a 1986 BMW 635, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D487 MFJ safe to buy?

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