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F194 DKE

1988 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,915 mi
Last recorded120,915 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF194 DKE
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 120,915 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 120,897 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 120,700 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 120,700 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 120,244 miles

Nearside Front near side front outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2017 119,326 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 118,242 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 116,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2015 116,841 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 116,086 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 115,170 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 114,459 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 114,459 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 May 2011 113,533 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 112,326 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 112,326 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 108,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 104,347 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 99,990 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 94,308 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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F194 DKE is a 1988 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F194 DKE, 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 F194 DKE registered?

F194 DKE is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 19 August 1988.

Is F194 DKE safe to buy?

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