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D687 TAU

1986 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,402 mi
Last recorded70,402 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 635113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD687 TAU
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 70,402 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 70,112 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 162,098 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 162,008 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 69,813 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 69,813 miles

Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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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D687 TAU is a 1986 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1986 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 113,396 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 D687 TAU, 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 40 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 D687 TAU registered?

D687 TAU is a 1986 BMW 635, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D687 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D687 TAU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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