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D823 PVP

1987 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,088 mi
Last recorded50,088 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 635118,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD823 PVP
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 50,088 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 49,935 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 49,731 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 49,411 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 48,860 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 48,769 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 48,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt swivel joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panel in floor pan adrift

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt swivel joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from timing chain tensioner ()

Pass 12 May 2016 47,758 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 47,551 miles

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

slight corrosion to centre silencer

Pass 22 Nov 2010 47,046 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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D823 PVP is a 1987 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D823 PVP, 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 D823 PVP registered?

D823 PVP is a 1987 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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