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D965 HOW

1987 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

158,511 mi
Last recorded158,511 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 635118,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD965 HOW
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 158,511 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 156,933 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 May 2024 155,749 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 155,021 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 154,129 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 153,353 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 152,965 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2019 152,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush, Nearside worse than Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 151,821 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 150,885 miles

Brake pipes coated not allowing full inspection

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING

Pass 10 Sep 2015 150,255 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 149,852 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 149,852 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 149,337 miles

Brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection.

Slight play at steering linkage.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 148,304 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 147,364 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 145,936 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 144,320 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 143,403 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 140,192 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 137,742 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2005 135,638 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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D965 HOW is a 1987 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 D965 HOW, 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 D965 HOW registered?

D965 HOW is a 1987 BMW 635, first registered on 12 March 1987.

Is D965 HOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D965 HOW shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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