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E983 BSK

1988 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,277 mi
Last recorded131,277 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE983 BSK
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 131,277 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2016 130,398 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 130,379 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2015 130,366 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 129,713 miles

inspection warning lamp on

rear axle pinion oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2014 129,713 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

inspection warning lamp on

rear axle pinion oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2010 128,940 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 128,940 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Aug 2010 128,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 128,757 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 128,757 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 125,621 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 125,594 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 122,659 miles

Oil leak

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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E983 BSK is a 1988 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E983 BSK, 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 E983 BSK registered?

E983 BSK is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 27 May 1988.

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