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D503 FYJ

1987 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,733 mi
Last recorded173,733 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1987 BMW 635118,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD503 FYJ
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 173,733 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 171,764 miles

heavy corrosion on offside central inner bodysill

Fail 21 Aug 2009 171,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

heavy corrosion on offside central inner bodysill

Pass 16 Aug 2008 168,997 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 168,907 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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D503 FYJ is a 1987 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D503 FYJ, 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 D503 FYJ registered?

D503 FYJ is a 1987 BMW 635, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is D503 FYJ safe to buy?

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