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F745 NER

1988 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

112,938 mi
Last recorded112,938 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF745 NER
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 112,938 miles

corrosion to underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2026 112,938 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion to underside components

Pass 2 May 2023 112,423 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 112,423 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 112,374 miles

oil leak at rear axle diff area

Fail 10 Aug 2021 112,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

oil leak at rear axle diff area

Pass 1 Sep 2020 111,832 miles

diff leaking oil

Pass 18 May 2018 110,805 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 109,648 miles

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

Oil leak Engine area ()

Pass 10 May 2016 109,575 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 May 2016 109,575 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 109,465 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 109,185 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 108,353 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 107,489 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 106,542 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 105,217 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 104,034 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 102,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 100,933 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 99,402 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 99,355 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper 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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F745 NER is a 1988 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 F745 NER, 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 F745 NER registered?

F745 NER is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 2 September 1988.

Is F745 NER safe to buy?

The MOT history for F745 NER shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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