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F286 AAB

1988 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

54,789 mi
Last recorded54,789 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF286 AAB
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 54,789 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 54,068 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 54,020 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 54,016 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 53,928 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 53,767 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 53,032 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2015 53,007 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 52,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 50,853 miles

front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Apr 2013 50,853 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2010 50,145 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 49,182 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

washers ok for test b ut a little poor

Fail 10 Oct 2008 49,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r suspension tie link boots are both split

washers ok for test b ut a little poor

Pass 19 Mar 2007 45,750 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 45,750 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 43,348 miles

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

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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F286 AAB is a 1988 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 F286 AAB, 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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F286 AAB is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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