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E666 LVC

1988 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

169,438 mi
Last recorded169,438 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE666 LVC
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2026 169,438 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls damaged. Has been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 169,438 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 169,438 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 169,438 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 168,717 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 167,651 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 167,033 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2020 167,033 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2019 165,962 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 163,997 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 160,852 miles

Leak from power steering pump

Pass 23 Aug 2016 155,639 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 155,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 151,982 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded along length of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly damaged slightly corroded along length of vehicle (7.2.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 151,980 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 151,970 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 28 Dec 2013 149,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 148,496 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 148,321 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2012 148,321 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2011 148,180 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 148,180 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2010 147,475 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 144,399 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 137,288 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 134,217 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 133,011 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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E666 LVC is a 1988 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E666 LVC, 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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E666 LVC is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 17 March 1988.

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