MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,045 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake performance unable to be tested Front brakes seized O/S /R on the metal. (1.2.1 (g))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Roll bar mount, Floor pan , jacking point ,sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front roll bar mount , Floor pan, jacking point ,sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Power steering component leaking Power steering dripping from accumulator area. (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front wings lower mountings rotted away.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexy brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Corerosion to fuel pipes
Corrosion both ouitewr sills
Corrosion to both inner sills and floor pans
Corrosion to power steering pipes
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened Both front suspension legs have had lower mounts cut, and new shocks welded to carriers, including brake caliper mounting area. (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Unable to test n/s/f wheel bearing
Unmable to test o/s/f wheel bearing
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Flex brake hose not clipped to strut
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on or very near to min thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded near clips (1.1.11 (c))
Steering idler shaft has slight play
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Flex brake hose not clipped to strut
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on or very near to min thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded near clips (1.1.11 (c))
Steering idler shaft has slight play
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake pipe corroded
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge
Offside Front brake pipe corroded
Rear rear differential oil leak
fuel pipe rear corroded
oil leak engine area further investigation needed
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
rear diff has an oil leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear diff has an oil leak
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear diff has an oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
some deterioration to front and rear number plates
some deterioration to front and rear number plates
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
some imbalance front brakes
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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E88 VWM is a 1988 BMW 635 in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 E88 VWM, 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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E88 VWM is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 30 December 1988.
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