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F123 CGK

1988 BMW 635

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

78,736 mi
Last recorded78,736 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF123 CGK
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2026 78,736 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 78,697 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 78,657 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 78,619 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 78,588 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 78,572 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 78,252 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 75,395 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 74,376 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 72,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres almost on the legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 70,825 miles

oil leak

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 14 Jul 2015 70,767 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 70,118 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 69,301 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 69,007 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 68,727 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 68,727 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 68,601 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 68,384 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 68,155 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 67,989 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 67,868 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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F123 CGK is a 1988 BMW 635 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 F123 CGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F123 CGK registered?

F123 CGK is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F123 CGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F123 CGK shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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