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D620 ELL

1987 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,295 mi
Last recorded138,295 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 635118,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD620 ELL
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 138,295 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 138,295 miles

Nearside front tyre below 1mm on inside edge

Pass 9 Dec 2022 138,295 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 138,279 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 138,279 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 138,279 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 138,279 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner sills to floor rusting but no holes. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 138,040 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 135,306 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front inner wheel arch rusted

Pass 15 Apr 2014 135,306 miles

o/s front inner wheel arch rusted

Pass 16 Apr 2013 132,344 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 132,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 130,207 miles

OSF & NSF metal brake pipes starting to corrode

OSF NSF OSR & NSR coil springs starting to corrode

Pass 2 Apr 2011 128,994 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2009 128,987 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 128,814 miles

Both headlamp images poor

Corrosion and holeing to n/s/r rear inner wheel arch, outside a perscribed area

Front number plate lose but secure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/s/r seat belt buckle poor

O/s/f headlamp not very secure

P/s pump damp

o/s washer jet poor operation

Fail 29 Jan 2008 128,814 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Both headlamp images poor

Corrosion and holeing to n/s/r rear inner wheel arch, outside a perscribed area

Front number plate lose but secure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/s/r seat belt buckle poor

O/s/f headlamp not very secure

P/s pump damp

o/s washer jet poor operation

Pass 10 Nov 2006 128,506 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 128,506 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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D620 ELL is a 1987 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 D620 ELL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D620 ELL registered?

D620 ELL is a 1987 BMW 635, first registered on 10 June 1987.

Is D620 ELL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D620 ELL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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