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F754 RPH

1988 BMW 635

Beige Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,650 mi
Last recorded186,650 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF754 RPH
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 186,650 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 185,538 miles

exhaust brackets in poor condition

front brake reaction rod bushes poor condition

front seats have play in runners

fuel pipes rusty

hand brake lever has movement but seems to function normaly

headlights poor output

slight leak from power steering pipes

Fail 5 Jan 2010 185,534 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust brakets in poor condition

front brale reaction arm bushes in poor condition

front seats have play in mountings

fuel pipes rusty

hand brake lever has movement but seems to function normaly

headlights poor light output

slight leak from power steering pipes

Pass 24 Dec 2008 180,840 miles

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

front brake reaction rod bushes worn

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

mid exhaust mount poor condition

rear arm suport boots split o/s and n/s

Pass 13 Dec 2007 176,389 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 175,668 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 175,668 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brakes uneven raise and decrease but just with in required limit

Metal fuel pipe's corroded (by fuel filter)

Nearside Front Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2006 175,634 miles

Brake pressure build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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F754 RPH is a 1988 BMW 635 in Beige with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F754 RPH, 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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F754 RPH is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 9 August 1988.

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