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E655 AHL

1987 BMW 635

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

198,766 mi
Last recorded198,766 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1987 BMW 635118,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE655 AHL
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 198,766 miles

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded

Nearside Front Steering linkage idler bush worn

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Floor corroded

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 196,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 194,968 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 194,954 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 194,220 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 192,955 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 190,831 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 190,827 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 190,743 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 190,725 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 190,718 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 190,712 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 190,709 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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E655 AHL is a 1987 BMW 635 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E655 AHL, 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 E655 AHL registered?

E655 AHL is a 1987 BMW 635, first registered on 21 October 1987.

Is E655 AHL safe to buy?

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