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F132 OVU

1988 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,947 mi
Last recorded37,947 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF132 OVU
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 37,947 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 37,946 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 37,087 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 36,853 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 36,324 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 36,121 miles

Fuel pipe chafing cracked on fuel rail (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear diff mounting slightly ditiriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2021 36,061 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play cross arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear bump stop ditiriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2021 36,059 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play cross arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear bump stop ditiriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2020 36,011 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 35,892 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 35,718 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and dust cover split (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 35,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and dust cover split (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 35,687 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 35,625 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 34,349 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 34,249 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 34,229 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 31,812 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 27,303 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 24,644 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 19,622 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 18,691 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 18,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2007 18,239 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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F132 OVU is a 1988 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F132 OVU, 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 F132 OVU registered?

F132 OVU is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F132 OVU safe to buy?

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