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F709 UPA

1988 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,827 mi
Last recorded52,827 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF709 UPA
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 52,827 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 52,125 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 51,971 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 51,966 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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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F709 UPA is a 1988 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F709 UPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F709 UPA registered?

F709 UPA is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F709 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F709 UPA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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