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F690 TLY

1988 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,400 mi
Last recorded67,400 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF690 TLY
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 67,400 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 65,073 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 65,055 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 64,929 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 64,740 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 64,564 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 64,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 63,616 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 63,608 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 62,735 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 62,735 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 62,333 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 61,816 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 61,816 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 60,762 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 60,755 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 58,258 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 57,337 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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F690 TLY is a 1988 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F690 TLY, 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 F690 TLY registered?

F690 TLY is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F690 TLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F690 TLY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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