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P848 VFA

1988 BMW 635

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,324 mi
Last recorded119,324 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP848 VFA
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 119,324 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres on legal limit, heavily worn inner edges

Fail 4 Aug 2018 119,299 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kick up to offside both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres on the legal limit, heavily worn inner edges

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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P848 VFA is a 1988 BMW 635 in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P848 VFA, 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 P848 VFA registered?

P848 VFA is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is P848 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P848 VFA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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