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D56 ROK

1987 BMW 635

Bronze Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,099 mi
Last recorded149,099 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 635118,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD56 ROK
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 149,099 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 149,101 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 149,099 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 149,066 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 149,064 miles

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 146,528 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 146,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 142,462 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 135,502 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 135,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No patten (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 133,699 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 132,442 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 131,488 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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D56 ROK is a 1987 BMW 635 in Bronze with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 D56 ROK, 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 D56 ROK registered?

D56 ROK is a 1987 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D56 ROK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D56 ROK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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