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E740 XMJ

1987 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,774 mi
Last recorded102,774 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 635118,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE740 XMJ
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 102,774 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 102,428 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 102,418 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 102,413 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 102,412 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 102,413 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 102,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 102,393 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

offside front chassis leg has slight corrosion detected, seen under bonnet

Pass 2 Feb 2018 100,607 miles

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2017 98,828 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 98,828 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 98,777 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 97,623 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 97,410 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 96,970 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 95,518 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 95,511 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 94,527 miles

offside and nearside front and rear tyres close to limit on centre tread and perished on sidewalls

Fail 1 Apr 2006 94,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

bonnet struts very weak

metal fuel pipes from fuel filter corroded

offside and nearside front tyres close to limit on centre tread and perished on sidewalls

offside and nearside rear tyres close to limit on centre tread and perished on sidewalls

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 XMJ is a 1987 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 E740 XMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E740 XMJ registered?

E740 XMJ is a 1987 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E740 XMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E740 XMJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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