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F852 CHD

1988 BMW 635

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,753 mi
Last recorded109,753 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF852 CHD
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 109,753 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 109,560 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 109,545 miles

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))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 109,454 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 109,302 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 109,301 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 109,017 miles

slight oil leak... rear subframe mountings corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2019 109,017 miles

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))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 107,921 miles

Underside showing some rust

Pass 4 Sep 2017 105,657 miles

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)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 105,617 miles

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 105,078 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 105,074 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 105,069 miles

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.

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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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.

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F852 CHD is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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