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E52 WWU

1987 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,876 mi
Last recorded82,876 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 1987 BMW 635118,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE52 WWU
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2020 82,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 81,733 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hose ferrules are corroded and starting to damage brake hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The bushes on both front inner compression bar mountings have deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front headlamps are on the bottom limit of alignment

O/S/F Fog lamp inoperative

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion quite heavy to o/s/f steel brake pipe under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 80,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 78,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 76,782 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 75,508 miles

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

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

gearbox oil pipes are corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2013 73,866 miles

dash brake warning light on

Pass 7 Nov 2011 72,215 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 72,143 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 69,341 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

bonnet gas struts poor

Pass 23 Oct 2008 68,144 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 68,139 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 68,100 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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E52 WWU is a 1987 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 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 E52 WWU, 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 E52 WWU registered?

E52 WWU is a 1987 BMW 635, first registered on 1 October 1987.

Is E52 WWU safe to buy?

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