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LIJ 635

1988 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,907 mi
Last recorded99,907 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIJ 635
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 99,907 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 99,748 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 98,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake low

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2018 97,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge 240/45zr15 also is perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner steering ball joint has slight play

exhaust boxes corroded

osf tyre perished

Pass 12 Jul 2016 97,435 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside (3.6.B.4e)

Centre and rear Exhaust Boxes corroded and deteriorating.

Nearside and offside front Tyres wearing on inner treads.

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside and nearside front outer floor-pans around jacking points corroded and holed.

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 97,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside (3.6.B.4e)

Centre and rear Exhaust Boxes corroded and deteriorating.

Nearside and offside front Tyres wearing on inner treads.

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside and nearside front outer floor-pans around jacking points corroded and holed.

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

Pass 19 May 2015 95,548 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 95,542 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 94,668 miles

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

offside front inner wheel arch is hold, however not near load bearing point

Fail 10 Oct 2013 94,668 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

offside front inner wheel arch is hold, however not near load bearing point

Pass 4 Sep 2012 90,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s engine in poor condition

n/s/f inner sill in poor condition

n/s/r sub fram in poor condition

Fail 12 Jun 2012 90,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all metal brake pipes corroded and heavily greased

center and rear exhaust silencers deteriorating

center exhaust securing rubbers split

nearside brake warning wire not conected

nearside engine mount poor condition

nearside front inner sill corroded

nearside rear sub frame mount poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2011 90,282 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both front outer link arm gators split

welding has been carried out to n/s door sill

Pass 24 May 2010 89,769 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front anti roll bar link arm gators split

welding has been carried out to the underside of the vehicle

Fail 27 Apr 2010 89,726 miles

Centre Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 88,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 86,194 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 83,975 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 82,019 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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LIJ 635 is a 1988 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LIJ 635, 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.

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LIJ 635 is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 28 September 1988.

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