MOT Status
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37,947 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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
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
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
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and dust cover split (2.7.3)
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)
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)
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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?
The MOT history for F132 OVU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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