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E957 GTW

1988 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,031 mi
Last recorded88,031 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE957 GTW
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 88,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 87,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking, covered in tyre paint (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 87,626 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 87,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 87,255 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 18 Aug 2015 87,119 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 87,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 86,918 miles

cracking in tred o/s/r tyre

cracking in tred o/sf tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2006 86,623 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 86,623 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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E957 GTW is a 1988 BMW 635 in Grey 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 E957 GTW, 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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What year was E957 GTW registered?

E957 GTW is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 8 June 1988.

Is E957 GTW safe to buy?

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