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OSC 878

1990 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

76,799 mi
Last recorded76,799 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 635104,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSC 878
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 76,799 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 76,692 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 76,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 76,615 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 76,611 miles

Slight cracking - all tyres

Pass 25 May 2018 76,550 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 76,311 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 76,311 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2016 76,223 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 76,215 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 76,028 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 76,028 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 75,626 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 75,279 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 75,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 74,887 miles

Front brake hose ferrules corroding.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 74,119 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 74,115 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 73,094 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 71,776 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 70,754 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 70,066 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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OSC 878 is a 1990 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1990 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 104,645 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 OSC 878, 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 36 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 OSC 878 registered?

OSC 878 is a 1990 BMW 635, first registered on 23 January 1990.

Is OSC 878 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSC 878 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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