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OKM 229

1986 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,323 mi
Last recorded128,323 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 635113,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKM 229
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 128,323 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 127,252 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 126,669 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 4 Apr 2012 126,040 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 124,232 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 124,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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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OKM 229 is a 1986 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1986 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 113,396 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 OKM 229, 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 40 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OKM 229?

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What year was OKM 229 registered?

OKM 229 is a 1986 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is OKM 229 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OKM 229 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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