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E667 CBU

1988 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

3,077 mi
Last recorded3,077 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE667 CBU
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 3,077 miles

Nearside & Offside sills corroded

Rear underside suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

Fail 24 May 2024 3,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

transmission cooler pipes corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2022 2,759 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 2,471 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 2,452 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 2,233 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2019 2,230 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 2,003 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Underbody & some components covered with underseal front to rear

Pass 1 Feb 2017 1,674 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Underbody & components covered with underseal front to rear

Fail 1 Feb 2017 1,673 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Underbody & components covered with underseal front to rear

Pass 2 Feb 2016 942 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear X2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 898 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 356 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 237,339 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 236,844 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2012 236,021 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 234,666 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 234,662 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 233,795 miles

N/S front anti roll bar drop link ball joint rubber split

N/S rear anti roll bar rubbers perished

O/S front anti roll bar drop link ball joint rubber split

O/S rear anti roll bar rubbers perished

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 233,793 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S front anti roll bar drop link ball joint rubber split

N/S rear anti roll bar rubbers perished

O/S front anti roll bar drop link ball joint rubber split

O/S rear anti roll bar rubbers perished

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 232,579 miles

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

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

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2008 232,576 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2006 229,625 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK WELDED REPAIRE FULLY DUE TO BEING SEALED AND UNDERSEALED

Fail 20 Oct 2006 229,625 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Suspension joint nearside upper 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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E667 CBU is a 1988 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E667 CBU, 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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E667 CBU is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 1 July 1988.

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