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E224 LLR

1988 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,460 mi
Last recorded132,460 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE224 LLR
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2009 132,460 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 132,432 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 131,414 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 130,463 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 130,463 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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E224 LLR is a 1988 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 E224 LLR, 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 E224 LLR registered?

E224 LLR is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 3 June 1988.

Is E224 LLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E224 LLR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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