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D95 SHR

1987 BMW 635

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,113 mi
Last recorded153,113 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1987 BMW 635118,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD95 SHR
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 153,113 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 152,673 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 152,670 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 152,491 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 152,382 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 152,335 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2017 152,331 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam main beam stays on (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded greased heavily (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2011 152,302 miles

brake disc's covered in surface rust

Fail 24 Aug 2011 152,302 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc's covered in surface rust

Pass 28 Jan 2010

.. offside rear bumper loose

.. offside rear jacking point getting rusty

.. offside rear mud-flap loose

Pass 6 Feb 2009 147,377 miles

.. nearside/offside rear wheel arches starting to rust

.. offside rear jacking point rusty

.. slight free play felt at steering wheel

Pass 5 Feb 2008 143,220 miles

.. brake warning lamp on

.. slight free play at steering wheel

Fail 5 Feb 2008 143,220 miles

.. brake warning lamp on

.. slight free play at steering wheel

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 138,991 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 134,981 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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D95 SHR is a 1987 BMW 635 in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D95 SHR, 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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D95 SHR is a 1987 BMW 635, first registered on 1 February 1987.

Is D95 SHR safe to buy?

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