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E740 UMS

1988 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,341 mi
Last recorded111,341 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE740 UMS
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 111,341 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 111,148 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 110,964 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 110,644 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 110,134 miles

Rear fuel pipes are slightly corroded.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 110,064 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2007 109,826 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 109,824 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 109,641 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 109,641 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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E740 UMS is a 1988 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E740 UMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E740 UMS registered?

E740 UMS is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 29 June 1988.

Is E740 UMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E740 UMS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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