CarVerify

Free Car Check

GJE 761

1988 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,037 mi
Last recorded124,037 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJE 761
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 124,037 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 123,027 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 121,884 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 121,379 miles

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 120,898 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2022 120,898 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 120,328 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 119,073 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 117,958 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 117,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 117,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 115,023 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 114,306 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 113,185 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 113,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 112,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 110,907 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 109,401 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 106,709 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 105,120 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 105,120 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 103,600 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 103,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 102,232 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 99,880 miles

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

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

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GJE 761 is a 1988 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJE 761, 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

How do I check the history of GJE 761?

You can check the full history of GJE 761 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GJE 761 registered?

GJE 761 is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 7 March 1988.

Is GJE 761 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJE 761 shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJE 761 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GJE 761. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.