MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,416 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
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
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)
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)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
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
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
Battery insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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