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D500 CNP

1987 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,006 mi
Last recorded153,006 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 635118,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD500 CNP
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 153,006 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 153,006 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 152,871 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 152,670 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 152,522 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 151,988 miles

both front tryes showing age cracking on sidewall

Fail 7 Oct 2020 151,968 miles

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

both front tryes showing age cracking on sidewall

Pass 18 Sep 2019 151,766 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 150,561 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 150,434 miles

Front both tyres cracking outer wall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 150,428 miles

Front registration plate delaminated and deteriated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front both tyres cracking outer wall

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 150,028 miles

both front tyre walls slightly cracked

rear dog bone covers slightly perished

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 25 Sep 2015 149,287 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 149,055 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack

Pass 14 Aug 2012 147,810 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 147,855 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brakes are binding slightly

Both rear tyres are very badly cracked

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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D500 CNP is a 1987 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 D500 CNP, 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 D500 CNP registered?

D500 CNP is a 1987 BMW 635, first registered on 24 April 1987.

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