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J995 PPH

1991 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

61,389 mi
Last recorded61,389 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ995 PPH
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 61,389 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 61,389 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 61,389 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 61,389 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 61,388 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 61,378 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 60,892 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 60,270 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 59,282 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 59,282 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 57,534 miles

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

battery insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2011 54,645 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perished/cracking

both rear tyres perished/cracking

Fail 2 Aug 2011 54,638 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perished/cracking

both rear tyres perished/cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2010 50,458 miles

Both Front tyres perished on sidewalls

Both Rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 46,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 43,451 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 43,451 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 42,427 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 42,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 12 Sep 2006 41,561 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 40,770 miles

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

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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J995 PPH is a 1991 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J995 PPH, 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 35 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J995 PPH registered?

J995 PPH is a 1991 BMW 635, first registered on 5 September 1991.

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