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D762 DOY

1987 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,161 mi
Last recorded103,161 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 1987 BMW 635118,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD762 DOY
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 103,161 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 103,160 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 103,140 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 103,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 102,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 May 2017 102,947 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 102,848 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 102,848 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 102,739 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 102,455 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 102,455 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 102,009 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 102,008 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2012 101,476 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 101,476 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 23 May 2011 100,483 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 99,371 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 98,305 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 98,305 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2008 96,640 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2007 93,852 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 91,856 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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D762 DOY is a 1987 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 D762 DOY, 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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D762 DOY is a 1987 BMW 635, first registered on 24 June 1987.

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