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F830 NPH

1988 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,088 mi
Last recorded142,088 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF830 NPH
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 142,088 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 142,088 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 141,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 140,627 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose deteriorated to fuel filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

centre exhaust rubber perished

slightly corrosion on offside front sill

Pass 5 Jun 2020 140,560 miles

Chassis metal brake pipe corroded towards rear at bend

Fail 5 Jun 2020 140,560 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Chassis metal brake pipe corroded towards rear at bend

Pass 3 Jun 2019 140,499 miles

corrosion on offside front sill

slight power steering fluid leak from pipes across subframe

Pass 8 Jun 2018 140,370 miles

Offside Front fog light lens cracked - not affecting lighting

PAS auxiliary drive belt stress cracked

slight fluid leak from PAS pips across subframe

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 7 Jun 2018 140,368 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog light lens cracked - not affecting lighting

PAS auxiliary drive belt stress cracked

slight fluid leak from PAS pips across subframe

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 13 Jun 2017 140,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Inner sill slightly corroded

Offside track rod end ball joint boot slightly stress cracked

Rear brake pads 3-4mm approx.

all aux. drive belts slightly stress cracked

both n/s tyre valve stems stress cracked

fuel tank cap seal slightly stress cracked

slight oil leak to rear diff

Fail 6 Jun 2017 140,188 miles

Battery insecure battery too large for hole and clamp is missing (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward arm - bolt loose (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward arm - bolt loose (2.4.G.2)

Offside track rod end ball joint boot slightly stress cracked

Rear brake pads 3-4mm approx.

all aux. drive belts slightly stress cracked

both n/s tyre valve stems stress cracked

fuel tank cap seal slightly stress cracked

slight oil leak to rear diff

Pass 14 Jun 2016 139,810 miles

All rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Exhaust rubber missing

Fuel cap seal perished

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2016 139,809 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking Near fuel filter (7.2.3)

All rear suspension bushes deteriorating

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

Exhaust rubber missing

Fuel cap seal perished

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)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 139,085 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 139,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 138,667 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 137,481 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 135,715 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 135,709 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

bonnet missing

Pass 6 Oct 2008 135,657 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 133,375 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 133,365 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 128,264 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 128,253 miles

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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F830 NPH is a 1988 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F830 NPH, 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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F830 NPH is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 21 October 1988.

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