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E462 MYE

1988 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,438 mi
Last recorded126,438 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE462 MYE
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2008 126,438 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 126,405 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

evidence of fuel leak from offside of tank

nearside Rear indicator lens cracked

nearside front treack rod inner ball joint cover split

nearside rear seat belt buckle difficult to fasten

offside & neaside rear subframe front bushes deteriorated

offside front brake dragging slightly

oil leak from engine

play in nearside rear trailing arm link rod ball joints

Pass 11 May 2007 115,202 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 115,202 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 103,045 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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E462 MYE is a 1988 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E462 MYE, 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

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What year was E462 MYE registered?

E462 MYE is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 25 May 1988.

Is E462 MYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E462 MYE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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