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KVE 11A

1987 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,019 mi
Last recorded64,019 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 635118,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVE 11A
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 64,019 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 63,993 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 62,973 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 62,970 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 May 2007 62,640 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 62,639 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 62,639 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 61,407 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 61,660 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 61,660 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2006 61,636 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2006 61,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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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KVE 11A is a 1987 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KVE 11A, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KVE 11A registered?

KVE 11A is a 1987 BMW 635, first registered on 23 May 1987.

Is KVE 11A safe to buy?

The MOT history for KVE 11A shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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