1988 BMW 635 3.4L Petrol · 6218 BP

The 1988 BMW 635 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. In the August 2025 test at 71,966 miles the vehicle passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of clean MOT results. The August 2024 test at 71,802 miles and the August 2023 test at 71,691 miles likewise showed no advisories or failures. This five-year sequence from September 2021 at 71,524 miles demonstrates consistent mechanical condition with no worsening faults. The recorded mileage confirms exceptionally light use for a 38-year-old vehicle. The odometer rose just 442 miles between the September 2021 test and the August 2025 test, averaging under 120 miles per year across that span. Such low accumulation suggests long periods of storage rather than daily driving. The clean record shows no gaps in annual testing and no rapid mileage jumps that would indicate deferred consumable wear from heavy use. A buyer should still inspect for age-related corrosion on structural panels and subframes, as the MOT history records no advisories yet cannot confirm underside condition without physical examination. The E24 platform is prone to rust at sill seams and suspension mounting points. Check suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers for perishing from prolonged standing, since inactive vehicles often develop seized components despite passing emissions and brake tests. Verify the brake discs for surface pitting and confirm tyre sidewall condition, as rubber degrades with time irrespective of tread depth. The absence of recorded faults implies a careful keeper, but low mileage on a classic demands hands-on checks the MOT cannot capture.