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F635 LPD

1988 BMW 635

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,604 mi
Last recorded95,604 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF635 LPD
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 95,604 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 94,897 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 94,787 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 93,585 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 93,348 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 92,444 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 92,444 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 91,127 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 89,825 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 88,807 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 87,378 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 86,411 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 85,040 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 83,171 miles

both front link bar upper ball joint boots border line deteriation

front no.cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2012 83,037 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 83,037 miles

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

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

oil leaks, front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2011 81,773 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 80,735 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 80,735 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 79,449 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 78,181 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 75,026 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 73,742 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 73,718 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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 LPD is a 1988 BMW 635 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LPD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F635 LPD registered?

F635 LPD is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 15 August 1988.

Is F635 LPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F635 LPD shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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