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E651 CBA

1988 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,114 mi
Last recorded65,114 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE651 CBA
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 65,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm at box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 65,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 62,267 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 62,206 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 62,171 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 61,963 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 59,063 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 59,063 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both beams both sides fitted with HID units (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high can not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high can not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 58,229 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 58,210 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 58,210 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 56,717 miles

All tyres starting to crack

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 56,002 miles

Oil leak

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

all 4 tyres [sidewalls in poor condition]

gearbox oil cooler pipes corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2010 56,001 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

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

all 4 tyres [sidewalls in poor condition]

gearbox oil cooler pipes corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2008 55,392 miles

tyres cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2007 55,159 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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E651 CBA is a 1988 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 E651 CBA, 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 E651 CBA registered?

E651 CBA is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 23 May 1988.

Is E651 CBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E651 CBA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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