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F342 YDC

1988 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,666 mi
Last recorded183,666 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2010
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF342 YDC
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2010 183,666 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 182,192 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 182,155 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 178,073 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 178,015 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

offside rear outer sill corroded but rigid and structually sound

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2007 178,015 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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F342 YDC is a 1988 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F342 YDC, 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 F342 YDC registered?

F342 YDC is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F342 YDC safe to buy?

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