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PIA 2915

1988 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,008 mi
Last recorded142,008 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIA 2915
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 142,008 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 142,008 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 141,996 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 141,630 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 141,353 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to flexi hoses steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear to flexi hose steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner and outer sills at rear in mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 140,572 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside outer sills at rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 140,197 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front and both rear tyres cracked and perished in sidewalls of tyres

Fail 4 Jul 2015 140,197 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front and both rear tyres cracked and perished in sidewalls of tyres

Pass 22 May 2012 139,266 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 138,399 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 137,931 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 137,931 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front seats worn loose

steering box & front subframe have been welded o/s

Pass 12 Aug 2008 135,386 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 135,386 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 132,342 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 132,342 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 131,487 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 131,487 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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PIA 2915 is a 1988 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PIA 2915, 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 PIA 2915 registered?

PIA 2915 is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 11 October 1988.

Is PIA 2915 safe to buy?

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