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F451 PAC

1988 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,897 mi
Last recorded128,897 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2006
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF451 PAC
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2006 128,897 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front floor pan and outer sills deteriorated

offside front inner wing badly corroded

rear quarter panel corroded

strong smell of petrol rear of vehicle

Pass 27 Jun 2005 126,047 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front to rear brake pipes slighly corroded

long brake pedal travel

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

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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F451 PAC is a 1988 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F451 PAC, 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 F451 PAC registered?

F451 PAC is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 8 August 1988.

Is F451 PAC safe to buy?

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