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F85 MDL

1988 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,854 mi
Last recorded115,854 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF85 MDL
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 115,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 115,832 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brake fluid warning flashing but level ok

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside wiper torn

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear inner arch corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Pass 18 May 2012 115,543 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 115,543 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 114,090 miles

Brake pad warning light on ?

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 109,072 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 101,299 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 101,278 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 95,551 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 95,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (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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F85 MDL is a 1988 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F85 MDL, 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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F85 MDL is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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