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NBH 923

1988 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

153,896 mi
Last recorded153,896 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBH 923
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 153,896 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 153,539 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 153,429 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 153,041 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 152,991 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 152,981 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 152,450 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 152,450 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2015 152,410 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 152,386 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 152,042 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 152,040 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 151,849 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 151,596 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 151,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 151,318 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 150,272 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 147,529 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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NBH 923 is a 1988 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NBH 923, 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 NBH 923 registered?

NBH 923 is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 7 November 1988.

Is NBH 923 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBH 923 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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