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E24 DOD

1988 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,187 mi
Last recorded94,187 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE24 DOD
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 94,187 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2012 94,140 miles

both front fog lamps have small cracks

differential has slight oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2012 94,138 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

differential has slight oil leak

both front fog lamps have small cracks

Pass 3 Aug 2011 93,792 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear suspension joints gaiters split

Pass 10 Aug 2010 93,590 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

N/S/R tie link rod gaiters split

O/S/R tie link rod gaiters split

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 93,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

N/S/R tie link rod gaiters split

O/S/R tie link rod gaiters split

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 93,221 miles

slight corrosion of fuel pipe at the rear of vehicle.

slight corrosion of power steering pipes under the n/s/f wheel arch.

slight corrosion of rear shocker turrets.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 93,012 miles

Transmission cooler pipes corroded.

Fail 6 Aug 2008 93,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Transmission cooler pipes corroded.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 92,883 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 92,803 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 92,323 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 92,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 DOD is a 1988 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E24 DOD, 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 E24 DOD registered?

E24 DOD is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 7 October 1988.

Is E24 DOD safe to buy?

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