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F599 SYN

1988 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,482 mi
Last recorded157,482 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF599 SYN
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 157,482 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 157,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 157,462 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 157,462 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 157,462 miles

windscreen chipped outside drivers view of road ahead

Pass 5 Jan 2017 156,923 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 156,825 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 156,824 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings flooring and outter sil (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 156,133 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 156,133 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Jul 2011 154,773 miles

Battery insecure

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 154,773 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 127,004 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 153,759 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 153,757 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 151,348 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 151,336 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 147,622 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 147,546 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

o/sr seat belt buckle under seat. front anti-roll bar link rubbers torn.

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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F599 SYN is a 1988 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 F599 SYN, 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 F599 SYN registered?

F599 SYN is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 4 November 1988.

Is F599 SYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F599 SYN shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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