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F635 EKR

1988 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,189 mi
Last recorded140,189 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF635 EKR
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 140,189 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 139,444 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise remove wheel for further inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise remove wheel for further inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights dose not work ()

front bumper mounting points are corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2019 139,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise remove wheel for further inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive just out of prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise remove wheel for further inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights dose not work ()

front bumper mounting points are corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 138,788 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 138,216 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 137,967 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 134,832 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 132,896 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2013 131,593 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2013 131,593 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 130,986 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 130,986 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 129,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 127,045 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Fail 6 May 2010 127,033 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

slight engine oil leak

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 124,306 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn on edge.

oil leak powered steering.

Pass 6 May 2008 119,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s/f dipped headlight not as bright as n/s/f.

Pass 4 May 2007 115,973 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

deteriation under car.

rear suspension bushes deteriating.

Pass 11 May 2006 109,489 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 109,489 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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F635 EKR is a 1988 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F635 EKR, 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 F635 EKR registered?

F635 EKR is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 9 November 1988.

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