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D995 YLY

1986 BMW 635

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,966 mi
Last recorded94,966 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 1986 BMW 635113,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD995 YLY
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 94,966 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 94,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 94,866 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 94,786 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 94,440 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 94,435 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 93,599 miles

Advise brake check,brake pipes look rusty.

Fail 21 Mar 2016 93,595 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise brake check,brake pipes look rusty.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 93,410 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 92,711 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 13 Jun 2014 92,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Nov 2012 92,283 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2012 92,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2011 85,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise brake pedal travel

Fail 31 Aug 2011 85,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise brake pedal travel

Pass 7 Sep 2010 85,216 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/rear tyre slightly deteriated 'cracking on surface

o/s/front tyre slightly deteriated,cracking on surface

rear disc's pitted

Fail 1 Sep 2010 85,196 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/rear tyre slightly deteriated 'cracking on surface

o/s/front tyre slightly deteriated,cracking on surface

rear disc's pitted

Pass 16 Aug 2007 84,960 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 84,138 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 84,138 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front anti roll bar link bar joints slightly siezed

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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D995 YLY is a 1986 BMW 635 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 D995 YLY, 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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D995 YLY is a 1986 BMW 635, first registered on 17 October 1986.

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