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E24 BWM

1988 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,741 mi
Last recorded86,741 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE24 BWM
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2025 86,741 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 86,675 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 86,508 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 85,959 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 85,496 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 85,186 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 84,888 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 84,400 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 83,847 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 82,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 82,192 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 80,934 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 79,132 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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E24 BWM is a 1988 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E24 BWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E24 BWM?

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What year was E24 BWM registered?

E24 BWM is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 2 November 1988.

Is E24 BWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E24 BWM shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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