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BMW 635

Red · Petrol · 1987 · 3,430 cc

D243 XARMOT history

D243 XAR is a red petrol BMW 635 first used on 31 Dec 1987. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2024 and it has passed 4 of 7 MOT tests, with 126,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jun 2024
Mileage
126,542 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2023
MOT tests
7
4 passed · 3 failed
Per year
87 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D243 XAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
635
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,430 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
31 Dec 1987
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

D243 XAR was last recorded at 126,542 miles on 6 Jun 2023, 794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2014.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,748 miles · 12 Mar 2014
Between the last two tests
794 miles
Average per year
87 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 126,542 miles
  • 2014 – 125,748 miles
  • 2008 – 125,704 miles
  • 2007 – 125,315 miles
  • 2006 – 125,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,542 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,542 miles (+794)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    126,542 miles
    Test number
    912615658722
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded
  2. Pass125,748 miles (+44)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    125,748 miles
    Test number
    308381674031
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDoor mirror cracked
    • NoteRear wheel binding
  3. Fail125,704 miles (+389)6 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,704 miles
    Test number
    384864708321
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure
  4. Pass125,315 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    125,315 miles
    Test number
    552697177171
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
  5. Fail125,315 miles (+275)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,315 miles
    Test number
    102267177197
    • FailureExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  6. Pass125,040 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    125,040 miles
    Test number
    204524846049
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  7. Fail125,040 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,040 miles
    Test number
    972930046048
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Questions about D243 XAR

Does D243 XAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on D243 XAR expired on 5 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on D243 XAR?
The MOT on D243 XAR expired on 5 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has D243 XAR done?
D243 XAR was recorded at 126,542 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2023, an average of 87 miles a year.
Has D243 XAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D243 XAR has failed 3 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2008.
Has the mileage on D243 XAR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on D243 XAR find?
D243 XAR passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive; under body corroded.

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