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E770 YNU

1987 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,743 mi
Last recorded41,743 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 635118,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE770 YNU
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2026 41,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 41,507 miles

Both inner and outer sills have slight corrosion

Gearbox oil cooler pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 40,608 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

osr nsr stabilizer bar dust covers deteriorated

slight corrosion to outer sills

Pass 23 Sep 2021 40,036 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear stabilizer bar dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear stabilizer bar dust cover deteriorated

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 38,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear link arm gaiters slightly deteriorated

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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E770 YNU is a 1987 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E770 YNU, 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 E770 YNU registered?

E770 YNU is a 1987 BMW 635, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E770 YNU safe to buy?

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