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E551 EPJ

1987 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,870 mi
Last recorded93,870 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 1987 BMW 635118,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE551 EPJ
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 93,870 miles

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear axle front lower stabilizer joimts dust covedrs split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 93,870 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis under floor holed at end of previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear axle front lower stabilizer joimts dust covedrs split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working fill with water (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 93,870 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 93,455 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 93,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 90,147 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 90,144 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 86,594 miles

rear tyres slightly perrished

Fail 26 Sep 2016 86,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush n\s\f rear wish bone bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering drop arm ball joint excessive play (2.2.B.1h)

rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 22 Sep 2015 82,953 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 81,288 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 80,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 80,405 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 77,660 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 75,068 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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E551 EPJ is a 1987 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 E551 EPJ, 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 E551 EPJ registered?

E551 EPJ is a 1987 BMW 635, first registered on 1 October 1987.

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The MOT history for E551 EPJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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