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D656 DPL

1987 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,522 mi
Last recorded154,522 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 1987 BMW 635118,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD656 DPL
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 154,522 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 154,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 153,552 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 151,365 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2012 149,964 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded but not excessively

Nearside front tyre has slight cracks and perrishing in inner and outer side walls

Offside front jacking point corroded but not in a perscribed area

Offside front tyre has serious cracks and perrishing in inner and outer side walls but no cord structure showing

Offside rear tyre has slight perrishing in outer side wall

Rear metal brake pipes to flexible brake hoses corroded but not excessively

Windscreen has light scratching in zone A

Pass 2 Mar 2011 148,769 miles

All metal brake pipes under rear slightly corroded

Front bumper chrome starting to split and come off bumper but no sharp edges evident

Metal fuel pipes very corroded but not leaking fuel

Nearside headlight lens cracked but not affecting light operation

Offside front tyre side walls cracked and perrished

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion on under bonnet inner wing (flitch) panels but not in a perscribed area

corrosion to offside front sill/floor pan corroded but not with in a perscribed area

Pass 5 Nov 2009 148,470 miles

CORROSION IN BOTH FRONT INNER WING PANELS...

CORROSION IN REAR WHEEL ARCH AREAS...

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 147,418 miles

NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT CHIPPED...

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

REAR INNER CILL PANELS GETTING RUSTY...

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 147,418 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

REAR INNER CILL PANELS GETTING RUSTY...

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 145,025 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 142,342 miles

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

rear suspension rubbers getting weak...slight play in front suspension joints

Pass 12 May 2006 142,342 miles

rear suspension rubbers getting weak...slight play in front suspension joints

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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D656 DPL is a 1987 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D656 DPL, 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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D656 DPL is a 1987 BMW 635, first registered on 27 January 1987.

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