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E236 KHK

1988 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,922 mi
Last recorded113,922 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE236 KHK
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 113,922 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise all four tyres perished

slight gear oil leak from hose joint

Pass 23 Jul 2012 111,458 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 110,683 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 110,443 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 110,429 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 107,039 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 103,531 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 102,224 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 102,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

advise brake warning light flashing on

Pass 27 Sep 2006 98,612 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 98,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 97,463 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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E236 KHK is a 1988 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E236 KHK, 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 E236 KHK registered?

E236 KHK is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 8 March 1988.

Is E236 KHK safe to buy?

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