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IIW 4653

1987 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,958 mi
Last recorded146,958 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1987 BMW 635118,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIW 4653
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2009 146,958 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 146,957 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2009 146,949 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2008 141,454 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 141,454 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 141,000 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 141,000 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 137,805 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 137,799 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2005

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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IIW 4653 is a 1987 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 118,410 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 IIW 4653, 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 39 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was IIW 4653 registered?

IIW 4653 is a 1987 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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