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E238 HFG

1987 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,169 mi
Last recorded57,169 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2011
Typical for 1987 BMW 635118,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE238 HFG
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2011 57,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 55,600 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 54,563 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 54,563 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 53,684 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 51,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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E238 HFG is a 1987 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E238 HFG, 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 E238 HFG registered?

E238 HFG is a 1987 BMW 635, first registered on 2 October 1987.

Is E238 HFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E238 HFG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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