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206 JKM

1989 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,530 mi
Last recorded191,530 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration206 JKM
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 191,530 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 189,008 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Stabiliser link arm for suspension arm dust covers split open/deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Stabiliser link arm for suspension arm dust covers split open/deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 188,083 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension arm stabiliser link arm dust cover split open/deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension arm stabiliser link arm dust covers split open/deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 188,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension arm stabiliser link arm dust cover split open/deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension arm stabiliser link arm dust covers split open/deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 186,312 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 186,312 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 182,275 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 182,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres slightly perrished

rear diff has a slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2020 182,056 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 181,900 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 181,781 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 181,628 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2016 181,452 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 181,347 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 181,344 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2014 18,122 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2013 181,027 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 30 May 2013 181,027 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 180,900 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 180,538 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel tank stained

Pass 25 May 2010 180,261 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 179,921 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 179,921 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 179,181 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 179,181 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 178,895 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 178,191 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 178,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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206 JKM is a 1989 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 120,615 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 206 JKM, 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 37 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 206 JKM registered?

206 JKM is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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