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MOT History from tests of petrol BMW M635s year 1988

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Pass percent:70.46%
(The average a petrol BMW M635 year 1988 passes without issue)
Based on:237 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively9
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated4
Brake pipe excessively corroded3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Brakes imbalanced across an axle3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Registration plate lamp issues3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Offside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||2
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak2
Fuel tank leaking |6.1.3 |b| |i||2
Windscreen has damage2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.3 |a||1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Fuel hose leaking MANIFOLD HOSE LOOSE & LEAKING BADLY. |7.2.3|1
Driver`s seat insecure BACK NOT SECURE |6.2.A.1|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER JOINTS LEAKING BADLY. |7.1.2|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER / LOWER INNER SILL BADLY CORRODED |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL/ LOWER INNER SILL BADLY CORRODED |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL / ARCH BADLY CORRODED. |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|1
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.1.6d|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Rear brake application uneven1
Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing |6.1.C.1|1
Centre Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion roof |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected |5.3.6 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected |5.3.6 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak gas |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor under seat mount |2.4.A.3|1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Front brake excessively fluctuating1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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