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E213 NOW

1987 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 BMW 635118,410 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE213 NOW
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021

Odometer missing

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both rear and front coil spring corroded Not seriously weakened

steering has slight noise

Pass 27 Jan 2020 146,015 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 145,928 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 145,928 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 145,865 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 145,461 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 145,407 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S inner and outer sill O/S outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 144,991 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 143,885 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 143,885 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 142,618 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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E213 NOW is a 1987 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 E213 NOW, 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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What year was E213 NOW registered?

E213 NOW is a 1987 BMW 635, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E213 NOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E213 NOW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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