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E397 MYW

1988 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

122,395 mi
Last recorded122,395 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE397 MYW
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 May 2025 122,395 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front inner wing corroded/holed not within prescribed area

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside front sill/jacking point/floor pan has had previous repair and is corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 122,387 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2011 122,381 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pedal creeps slightly

n/s floor to sill has surface rust

n/s headlamp cracked

o/s and n/s outer sills has surface rust

o/s mirror loose

rear subframe bushes soft

Fail 10 Mar 2011 122,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pedal creeps slightly

n/s floor to sill has surface rust

n/s headlamp cracked

o/s and n/s outer sills has surface rust

o/s mirror loose

rear subframe bushes soft

Pass 1 Jun 2010 122,364 miles

brake pedal creeps slightly

n/s headlamp cracked

o/s and n/s inner trackrod ends slightly worn

o/s and n/s outer sills have surface rust

rear subframe bushes soft

Fail 22 May 2010 122,364 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal creeps slightly

n/s headlamp cracked

n/s/f chassis damage has been repaired but not good repair steel plate insecure

o/s and n/s inner trackrod ends slightly worn

o/s and n/s outer sills have surface rust

rear subframe bushes soft

Fail 7 Jul 2009 122,310 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

both rear wheel archs rusting

front n/plate cracked

n/s/f wiper blade split on ends

o/s/f inner door handle lose

under side rusting

Pass 22 Jan 2008 121,826 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 121,826 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 118,024 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 118,024 miles

Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 113,339 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 113,339 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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E397 MYW is a 1988 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 E397 MYW, 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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E397 MYW is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 31 May 1988.

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