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YOI 1612

1987 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

165,628 mi
Last recorded165,628 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 1987 BMW 635118,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOI 1612
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 165,628 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively both rear ABS rings cracked (3.4.3)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad low (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 21 Feb 2017 165,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively both rear ABS rings cracked (3.4.3)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad low (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 29 Feb 2016 163,669 miles

Nearside Front top mount bearing getting sticky

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear ABS rings appear cracked

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2016 163,662 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill block end (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front top mount bearing getting sticky

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear ABS rings appear cracked

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 158,911 miles

exh rubber perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2014 158,884 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 158,881 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 158,344 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 158,344 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f wheel unable to turn by hand

Pass 24 Mar 2006 152,368 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Mar 2006 152,368 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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YOI 1612 is a 1987 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1987 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 118,410 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 YOI 1612, 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 39 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YOI 1612 is a 1987 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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