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F900 LBL

1988 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,844 mi
Last recorded171,844 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF900 LBL
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 171,844 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 171,729 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 171,723 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 171,722 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 171,722 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 171,720 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 171,719 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 171,719 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 171,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2013 170,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 170,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 170,399 miles

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 169,346 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 167,630 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 165,597 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 163,261 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 158,241 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 158,241 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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F900 LBL is a 1988 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F900 LBL, 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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F900 LBL is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 8 August 1988.

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