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E635 EHK

1988 BMW 635

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

113,792 mi
Last recorded113,792 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE635 EHK
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 113,792 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2026 113,788 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 113,747 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 113,711 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 113,560 miles

Nearside steering idler bushes slightly worn

Pass 10 Aug 2019 113,485 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 113,113 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 112,864 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable wear in pivot bush on n/s idler arm (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all along side of floor and to rear subframe flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 111,806 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 111,409 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 110,910 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 110,490 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 109,969 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 109,466 miles

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

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

co on limits

n/s idler arm bush has quite a lot of wear

n/s/f slight bind

Fail 6 Aug 2010 109,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

co on limits

n/s idler arm bush has quite a lot of wear

n/s/f slight bind

Pass 30 Dec 2008 107,418 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 103,774 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 103,730 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 103,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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E635 EHK is a 1988 BMW 635 in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 E635 EHK, 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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What year was E635 EHK registered?

E635 EHK is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 1 June 1988.

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