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F477 TNR

1988 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,270 mi
Last recorded132,270 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF477 TNR
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 132,270 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 132,270 miles

Exhaust system insecure CENTRE EXHAUST RUBBER BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2016 131,610 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 131,462 miles

Exhaust rubber hangers perished.

Exhaust system corroded and leaking slightly.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Sills corroded.

Slight travel on brake pedal.

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to grease applied.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 131,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 103,045 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 130,079 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 129,574 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 127,691 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 127,691 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 125,085 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 125,072 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside rear trail arm link worn to excess

offside rear trail arm link worn to excess

Pass 25 Jan 2007 123,018 miles

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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F477 TNR is a 1988 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F477 TNR, 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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F477 TNR is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 25 August 1988.

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