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F635 PWP

1988 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,221 mi
Last recorded94,221 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF635 PWP
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 94,221 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 91,111 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 89,423 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 85,706 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 79,578 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 79,543 miles

Coolant leak

fuel pipes slightly corroded

one off the offside washer jets blocked

rear discs slightly corroded

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 15 Apr 2011 79,468 miles

Coolant leak

fuel pipes have slight corrosion

one of the offside washer jets blocked

rear discs slightly corroded

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Fail 15 Apr 2011 79,468 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel pipes have slight corrosion

one of the offside washer jets blocked

rear discs slightly corroded

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Fail 10 Apr 2010 79,395 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

one washer jet blocked

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 10 Apr 2010 79,395 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

one washer jet blocked

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Fail 15 Apr 2009 79,354 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 79,354 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Apr 2008 79,165 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

expansion tank pressure cap seal u/s

Fail 29 Apr 2008 79,165 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

expansion tank pressure cap seal u/s

Pass 17 Apr 2007 79,083 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 79,036 miles

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 PWP is a 1988 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 PWP, 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 PWP registered?

F635 PWP is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 19 September 1988.

Is F635 PWP safe to buy?

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