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H127 ELP

1990 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,555 mi
Last recorded152,555 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1990 BMW 635104,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH127 ELP
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 152,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge / inner sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear corrosion to outer sills and both wheel arches

Pass 6 Aug 2015 149,708 miles

Centre exhaust mounting missing

slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 5 Jul 2014 147,800 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

gearbox oil cooling pipes damaged and leaking nearside front

Fail 27 Jun 2014 147,790 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

gearbox oil cooling pipes damaged and leaking nearside front

Pass 20 Jun 2013 146,341 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber missing

parking brake effort low

rear subframe and suspension bushes worn

Fail 7 Jun 2013 146,328 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

centre exhaust rubber missing

rear subframe and suspension bushes worn

Pass 23 Aug 2011 143,050 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 139,355 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 135,790 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2008 132,431 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 132,422 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 130,583 miles

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

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)

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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H127 ELP is a 1990 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 104,645 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H127 ELP, 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 36 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H127 ELP registered?

H127 ELP is a 1990 BMW 635, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H127 ELP safe to buy?

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