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F876 DDY

1988 BMW 635

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,617 mi
Last recorded136,617 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF876 DDY
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2013 136,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 136,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 132,666 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 130,531 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 127,889 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 127,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 126,475 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r sill panel very rusty.

Fail 17 Sep 2007 125,921 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 125,921 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 120,869 miles

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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F876 DDY is a 1988 BMW 635 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F876 DDY, 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 F876 DDY registered?

F876 DDY is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F876 DDY safe to buy?

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