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1988 BMW 635 3.4L Petrol · PIA 2915

PIA 2915

1988 BMW 635 (3.4L, petrol). First registered 11/10/1988. Recorded mileage 142,008 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW 635
Year / Origin
1988 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 21/06/2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
142,008 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 21/06/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1988
Engine
3430cc

PIA 2915 Key Findings

  • 18 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2023
  • 142,008 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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PIA 2915 Mileage History

  1. 01/08/2006131,487 mi
  2. 02/08/2006131,487 mi
  3. 03/08/2007132,342 mi+855 mi
  4. 09/08/2007132,342 mi
  5. 12/08/2008135,386 mi+3,044 mi
  6. 12/08/2008135,386 mi
  7. 27/07/2009137,931 mi+2,545 mi
  8. 03/08/2009137,931 mi
  9. 17/05/2011138,399 mi+468 mi
  10. 22/05/2012139,266 mi+867 mi
  11. 04/07/2015140,197 mi+931 mi
  12. 04/07/2015140,197 mi
  13. 27/08/2016140,572 mi+375 mi
  14. 14/04/2018141,353 mi+781 mi
  15. 23/07/2019141,630 mi+277 mi
  16. 28/07/2021141,996 mi+366 mi
  17. 23/06/2023142,008 mi+12 mi
  18. 23/06/2023142,008 mi

Average of roughly 623 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

PIA 2915 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 20:29
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 BMW 635 (PIA 2915) between August 2006 and June 2023.

The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 23 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)”.

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