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F794 UPD

1988 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,873 mi
Last recorded124,873 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF794 UPD
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 124,873 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill slightly bent/deformed (front and rear) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill slightly bent/deformed (front and rear) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 124,553 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear inner under sill both sides slightly dent and corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

middle & rear silencer outer case- deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2020 124,400 miles

Offside Rear SILENCER OUTER CASE DETERIORATED

Fail 21 Nov 2020 124,400 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear SILENCER OUTER CASE DETERIORATED

Pass 12 Jun 2019 123,493 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 123,248 miles

General under body corrosion.

Pass 11 Jul 2017 121,660 miles

General under body corrosion.

Exhaust deteriorated/corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Various suspension and chassis components corroded.

Fail 24 Jun 2017 121,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated.

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 124,534 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 124,534 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 120,478 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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F794 UPD is a 1988 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F794 UPD, 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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F794 UPD is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 12 September 1988.

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