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F568 KGC

1988 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

169,596 mi
Last recorded169,596 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF568 KGC
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 169,596 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 168,347 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 167,574 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 166,574 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 165,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 165,326 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 162,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 162,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 161,047 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 161,040 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 159,850 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 159,847 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 158,209 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 155,187 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 154,491 miles

Brake accumulator area is oily but not dripping. Cleaning and further inspection recommended.

Chassis near steering box is corroded but not excessively.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Underside is comprehensively undersealed.

Pass 13 Aug 2013 153,342 miles

Brake accumulator area is oily, cleaning and further inspection recommended.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front chassis is corroded near steering box.

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2012 152,751 miles

corrosion started on underside

n/s/f fog light inop

o/s number plate light dull

rear fuel pipes heavily corroded renewal highly recomended

Pass 3 Aug 2011 151,350 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion started on underside

n/s/f fog light inop

rear fuel pipes very heavily corroded renewal highly recomended

Pass 29 Apr 2010 150,887 miles

Oil leak

corrosion started on underside

Fail 28 Apr 2010 150,887 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion started on underside

Pass 3 Apr 2009 150,799 miles

Oil leak

corrosion started on n/s sill

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2009 150,799 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

all tyres slightly perished

both front tyres starting to wear on outside edges

corrosion started on n/s sill

Pass 1 Sep 2007 150,716 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 150,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres perished badly

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2006 150,316 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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F568 KGC is a 1988 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 F568 KGC, 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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F568 KGC is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 20 October 1988.

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