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E985 OWX

1987 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,084 mi
Last recorded116,084 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1987 BMW 635118,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE985 OWX
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 116,084 miles

All Four Tyres Sidewalls perished and seperating

steering box mounting bolt seems modified

Pass 1 Aug 2007 114,770 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 114,764 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 112,812 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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E985 OWX is a 1987 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E985 OWX, 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 E985 OWX registered?

E985 OWX is a 1987 BMW 635, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E985 OWX safe to buy?

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