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E88 VWM

1988 BMW 635

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,045 mi
Last recorded149,045 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE88 VWM
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2025 149,045 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 147,483 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2023 147,478 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 145,893 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 144,328 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 144,153 miles

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 142,962 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

rear diff has an oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 141,516 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear diff has an oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 141,413 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 138,646 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 134,534 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 134,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 25 May 2010 132,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

some deterioration to front and rear number plates

Pass 25 May 2010 132,957 miles

some deterioration to front and rear number plates

Pass 12 Jun 2009 131,546 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 131,546 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 May 2008 128,876 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 128,813 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 127,322 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 125,963 miles

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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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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