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F69 NLM

1988 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,175 mi
Last recorded123,175 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF69 NLM
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 123,175 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 122,929 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 122,734 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 122,200 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 122,126 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 120,701 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 119,768 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 119,328 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 118,354 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 117,595 miles

nearside front brake binding on

Pass 20 Mar 2013 116,095 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

slight corrosaion to nearside @ offside rear inner sill

slight play offside draglink joint

Pass 2 Jun 2011 115,585 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 114,715 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 111,200 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2009 111,195 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2008 107,952 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 107,934 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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F69 NLM is a 1988 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 F69 NLM, 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 F69 NLM registered?

F69 NLM is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 5 August 1988.

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