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F98 CGK

1988 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,870 mi
Last recorded123,870 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF98 CGK
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 123,870 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 122,855 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 122,243 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 120,519 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 120,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 120,042 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 119,961 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 119,961 miles

Emissions not tested Over Heating not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 119,944 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 119,944 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2017 119,843 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 119,836 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 119,827 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 119,817 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 119,698 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 119,683 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 119,676 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 119,609 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 119,600 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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F98 CGK is a 1988 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 F98 CGK, 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 F98 CGK registered?

F98 CGK is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F98 CGK safe to buy?

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