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JOI 1609

1988 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

188,622 mi
Last recorded188,622 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOI 1609
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2014 188,622 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

slight stiffness in steering lock to lock

Pass 6 Dec 2014 188,622 miles

slight stiffness in steering lock to lock

Pass 8 Nov 2013 186,489 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 186,489 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 185,568 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear metal fuel pipes corroded

slight play off side front inner track rod end

Fail 2 Oct 2012 185,568 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear metal fuel pipes corroded

slight play off side front inner track rod end

Pass 30 Aug 2011 181,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f anti role bar link rod rubber gaiter split

Pass 15 Apr 2010 174,626 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front outer sills repaired with body filler outside 30cm. arers.

both outer sills and nearside inner sill repaired in 30cm. areas.

brake pipes and brake hose ferrules starting to corrode.

nearsde rear wheel arch very corrode.

nearside front inner sill repaired in 30cm. area.

Fail 30 Mar 2010 174,626 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front outer sills repaired with body filler outside 30cm. arers.

brake pipes and brake hose ferrules starting to corrode.

nearsde rear wheel arch very corrode.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 173,187 miles

brake and fuel pipes corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2009 173,162 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip device worn

nearside body sill front jacking point corroded and holed (outside prescribed areas)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2008 170,124 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALLS CRACKING

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Number plate lights dim

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKING.

Offside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2007 168,811 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TOP ROLL BAR LINK BOOT SPLIT

Pass 13 Oct 2005 168,001 miles

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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JOI 1609 is a 1988 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 JOI 1609, 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 JOI 1609 registered?

JOI 1609 is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 8 March 1988.

Is JOI 1609 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOI 1609 shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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