MOT Status
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99,907 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear parking brake low
exhaust system corroded
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
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)
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)
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)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front inner wheel arch is hold, however not near load bearing point
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 635?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was LIJ 635 registered?
LIJ 635 is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 28 September 1988.
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