MOT Status
ValidMileage
109,753 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill slightly damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive jacking point slightly damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow main beam (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow main beam (4.1.4 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid weak (3.5 (a))
Nearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Parking brake requires adjustment on the offside
slight oil leak... rear subframe mountings corroded
Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow Both main beam (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Underside showing some rust
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 65% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 65% (3.7.B.5b)
Headlight aim on lowest limit
Near side front steering drop arm worn but not to excess
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Spare tyre defective
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Near side front steering drop arm worn but not to excess
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Spare tyre defective
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 635?
Based on 51,017 MOT tests across 4,019 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
F852 CHD is a 1988 BMW 635 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 F852 CHD, 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
How do I check the history of F852 CHD?
You can check the full history of F852 CHD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was F852 CHD registered?
F852 CHD is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is F852 CHD safe to buy?
The MOT history for F852 CHD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does F852 CHD have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F852 CHD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.