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D888 VSS

1986 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,968 mi
Last recorded102,968 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 1986 BMW 635113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD888 VSS
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 102,968 miles

Rust under side

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2010 100,447 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 100,443 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear indicator lenses loose

Fail 13 Oct 2010 100,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 99,826 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 97,353 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 96,044 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 96,044 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

annual chec lamp on

Pass 13 Oct 2006 94,669 miles

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Fail 28 Sep 2006 94,669 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

adv fuel lines corroding

adv n/s/r andn/s/f tyre side walls starting to split

adv. front number plate slightly disfigured

adv. slight play at steering wheel

adv.leak at welds on exhaust

adv.oil leak at engine and at rear diff

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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D888 VSS is a 1986 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 D888 VSS, 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.

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D888 VSS is a 1986 BMW 635, first registered on 13 October 1986.

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