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F100 WOL

1988 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,775 mi
Last recorded98,775 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF100 WOL
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 98,775 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 98,599 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 98,545 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2023 98,489 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 98,484 miles

Nearside Front Upper Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 98,196 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 97,903 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 97,681 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 97,278 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 96,765 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 96,053 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 95,552 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 92,740 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 92,665 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to steel fuel pipes

Pass 8 May 2012 92,625 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 May 2012 92,623 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 91,807 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 91,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 91,337 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 91,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2007 103,456 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 90,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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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F100 WOL is a 1988 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 F100 WOL, 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 F100 WOL registered?

F100 WOL is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 9 August 1988.

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