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F635 OLN

1988 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

151,717 mi
Last recorded151,717 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF635 OLN
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 151,717 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 151,716 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2021 151,716 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 150,549 miles

under vehicle slightly corrosion front and nearside rear

Fail 14 Jul 2016 150,549 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both side (4.1.D.1f)

under vehicle slightly corrosion front and nearside rear

Pass 3 Jul 2015 149,878 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 149,257 miles

Oil leak

o/f and n/s are corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2014 149,257 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

o/f and n/s are corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 147,723 miles

Oil leak

o/s and n/s floor slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2012 142,564 miles

grease on front brake pypes

Fail 1 Aug 2012 142,562 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

grease on front brake pypes

Pass 13 Aug 2011 136,649 miles

O/S/F bottom ball joint rubber split

O/S/F, N/S/F & N/S/R springs corroded

coolant level low

front brake pads wearing unevenly

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2011 136,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F bottom ball joint rubber split

O/S/F, N/S/F & N/S/R springs corroded

coolant level low

front brake pads wearing unevenly

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2011 136,440 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 130,428 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 126,210 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2009 126,210 miles

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2008 124,011 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2007 119,405 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 113,173 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2005 106,503 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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 OLN is a 1988 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 F635 OLN, 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 OLN registered?

F635 OLN is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 28 October 1988.

Is F635 OLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F635 OLN shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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