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F954 KAO

1988 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

141,340 mi
Last recorded141,340 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF954 KAO
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 141,340 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 141,333 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 141,294 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2021 141,180 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 140,916 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 140,627 miles

Under body heavily under sealed

Pass 27 Feb 2017 140,476 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 140,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f sill crroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 140,399 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 140,399 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main line at front x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s and n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 140,226 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 140,266 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 139,064 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 136,938 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 136,938 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 134,374 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 122,606 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 115,190 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 1 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 106,552 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 106,552 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 98,403 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 91,752 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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F954 KAO is a 1988 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 F954 KAO, 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 F954 KAO registered?

F954 KAO is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 23 September 1988.

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