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F868 OUL

1988 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,481 mi
Last recorded105,481 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF868 OUL
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 105,481 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 105,464 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 105,029 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 104,355 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 103,615 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 102,391 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 101,705 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 101,052 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 100,111 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 99,045 miles

rear exhasut has slight delamination

Pass 22 Aug 2013 98,846 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 98,842 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 98,124 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 97,644 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 97,048 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 96,429 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 96,429 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 95,774 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 94,818 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 93,659 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

small cracks on outer sidewalls of rear tyres

surface rust on all brake pipes

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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F868 OUL is a 1988 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F868 OUL, 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

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What year was F868 OUL registered?

F868 OUL is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F868 OUL safe to buy?

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