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F635 PAN

1988 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,860 mi
Last recorded115,860 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 115,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower corrosion on wing

Pass 20 May 2019 110,393 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside wing corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Old (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 108,951 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 107,465 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded heavily ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f lower sill/wing corroded not prescribed area

Fail 11 Jul 2017 107,465 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded heavily ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f lower sill/wing corroded not prescribed area

Pass 15 Jul 2016 105,733 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 105,733 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 105,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 104,078 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

diff oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 103,600 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 101,966 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion on undrbody components

front number plate cracked

offside front seat back rest loose-but secured in upright position

Fail 3 Jul 2012 101,966 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion on undrbody components

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2011 101,404 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 100,767 miles

STORED CAR.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 100,686 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 100,683 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 99,005 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 99,005 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 97,127 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 97,127 miles

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

a.chip in screen under limit

a.n/s/r trailing arm ball joint gaiters perrished

a.o/s/f head light cracked

Fail 31 Jan 2007 97,127 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2007 97,127 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

a.chip in screen under limit

a.n/s/r trailing arm joint boots perrished

a.o/s/f head light cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2006 94,858 miles

both front tyres badly worn on outer edges. †

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 PAN is a 1988 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 F635 PAN, 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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F635 PAN is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 2 December 1988.

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