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D818 YRX

1987 BMW 635

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

134,944 mi
Last recorded134,944 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1987 BMW 635118,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD818 YRX
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 134,944 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 134,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2011 133,266 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 132,376 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 132,376 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 132,315 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 132,315 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 132,314 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 132,313 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 130,189 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 130,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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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D818 YRX is a 1987 BMW 635 in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 D818 YRX, 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 D818 YRX registered?

D818 YRX is a 1987 BMW 635, first registered on 16 April 1987.

Is D818 YRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D818 YRX shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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