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F26 FCC

1988 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,233 mi
Last recorded104,233 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF26 FCC
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 104,233 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 103,798 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 103,351 miles

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

front tyres have wear to inner edges

o/s/r tyre has surface cracks to outer wall

Pass 22 Mar 2017 103,328 miles

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

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

rear tyres have surface cracks

Fail 22 Mar 2017 103,328 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear tyres have surface cracks

Pass 15 Mar 2016 103,173 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)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 103,034 miles

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

front tyres have wear to inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2014 102,942 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Feb 2013 102,649 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 102,494 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 102,134 miles

play in both rear outer axle bushes

Pass 21 Oct 2009 101,819 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 101,819 miles

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 99,555 miles

n/s rear tyre shows uneven wear across tread area

Pass 16 Oct 2007 98,243 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 98,007 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 98,007 miles

Nearside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005

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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F26 FCC is a 1988 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 F26 FCC, 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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F26 FCC is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 8 August 1988.

Is F26 FCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F26 FCC shows 18 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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