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E200 LYR

1988 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,827 mi
Last recorded99,827 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE200 LYR
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 99,827 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 98,766 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long pipe to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 98,766 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long pipe to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 98,667 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/f lower reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2021 97,243 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 97,214 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 97,205 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 97,111 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 97,033 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 96,941 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 96,905 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

long travel on footbrake

slight play in front and rear suspension bushes

Fail 12 Feb 2015 96,897 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

long travel on footbrake

slight play in front and rear suspension bushes

Pass 14 Feb 2014 96,866 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 96,827 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 96,754 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 11 Feb 2011 96,696 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight play in front suspension arm bushes

Pass 11 Feb 2010 96,487 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 96,208 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 96,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 96,160 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 96,050 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 95,850 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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E200 LYR is a 1988 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1988 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 121,499 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 E200 LYR, 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 38 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E200 LYR registered?

E200 LYR is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E200 LYR safe to buy?

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