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F246 UPC

1988 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,416 mi
Last recorded104,416 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF246 UPC
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 104,416 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 103,787 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 102,804 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 102,329 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 102,156 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 101,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both 'figure of 8' (2.4.G.2)

Under-body corroded in all areas

Pass 2 Jan 2015 101,617 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 101,617 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 100,535 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 100,535 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 97,700 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2011 97,700 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2010 95,936 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 95,933 miles

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2009 94,250 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 94,245 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2008 93,705 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 93,702 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 93,535 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 93,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 92,981 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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F246 UPC is a 1988 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F246 UPC, 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 F246 UPC registered?

F246 UPC is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 30 September 1988.

Is F246 UPC safe to buy?

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