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E373 VUD

1987 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,979 mi
Last recorded78,979 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1987 BMW 635118,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE373 VUD
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 78,979 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 78,978 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 77,883 miles

Both sides centre section exhaust rubber mounts spilt due to deteriorated

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Fog light bulb not working at time of test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer clamp (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 77,882 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both sides centre section exhaust rubber mounts spilt due to deteriorated

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Fog light bulb not working at time of test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer clamp (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 77,601 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

centre section of exhuast support mount rubber deteriorated and insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2013 75,352 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 74,751 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 73,861 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 72,715 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 66,621 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 66,613 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

bothsides outer body sills rusty condition

throttle sticking

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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E373 VUD is a 1987 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E373 VUD, 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 E373 VUD registered?

E373 VUD is a 1987 BMW 635, first registered on 25 September 1987.

Is E373 VUD safe to buy?

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