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F893 RTL

1988 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,341 mi
Last recorded146,341 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF893 RTL
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 146,341 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front shock absorbers feel spongy

Pass 11 Dec 2014 146,128 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 140,242 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 140,242 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 140,080 miles

Front shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 140,067 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 138,424 miles

Battery insecure

Drive belt for power steering slipping slightly

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside track rod end of centre track rod has slight play

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 133,853 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 133,811 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 133,162 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 132,231 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 131,245 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 131,245 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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
Full BMW 635 reliability report

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F893 RTL 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 76.9%.

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 F893 RTL, 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 F893 RTL registered?

F893 RTL is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 10 August 1988.

Is F893 RTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F893 RTL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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