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F412 WEW

1988 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,063 mi
Last recorded94,063 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF412 WEW
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 94,063 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 94,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2018 94,030 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 93,369 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 93,246 miles

advice on slight corshon at front to rear fuiel pipesc at rear

advice on slight tightness at o/s/f brakes

advice oo slight pitting and corshon at o/s/f and n/s/f meatal brake pipes

Fail 25 Oct 2016 93,226 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe leaking to rear at n/s (3.6.A.1)

Front Braking system leaking to rear at centre and cordid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

advice on slight corshon at front to rear fuiel pipesc at rear

advice on slight tightness at o/s/f brakes

advice oo slight pitting and corshon at o/s/f and n/s/f meatal brake pipes

Pass 16 Oct 2015 93,167 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 93,167 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 93,068 miles

advice front wipers

advice on rear drop links

advice slight brake inbalance on front brakes

Pass 5 Aug 2013 93,994 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 92,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 92,932 miles

slight play at o/s/f track control arm inner bush

surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 28 Dec 2006 92,740 miles

o/s & n/s/f wipers, look at foot brAKE

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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F412 WEW is a 1988 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F412 WEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F412 WEW registered?

F412 WEW is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F412 WEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F412 WEW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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