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F864 FPW

1988 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

33,915 mi
Last recorded33,915 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF864 FPW
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 33,915 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 33,901 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 33,851 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 33,800 miles

nearside and offside rear figure 8 suspension links worn

Fail 7 Jun 2023 33,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside and offside rear figure 8 suspension links worn

Pass 21 Jul 2022 33,597 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 33,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 33,516 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 33,490 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 33,479 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working dim dip (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 33,476 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery tray excessively corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread and inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 33,378 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion around battery tray

cracking in tread and inner sidewall o/s rear tyre

Fail 15 Dec 2015 30,932 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly cracked (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front tyres cracking, nearside worst

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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F864 FPW is a 1988 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F864 FPW, 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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What year was F864 FPW registered?

F864 FPW is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 19 August 1988.

Is F864 FPW safe to buy?

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