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400 YXO

1989 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,014 mi
Last recorded69,014 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration400 YXO
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 69,014 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 68,946 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 68,901 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 68,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 68,830 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 68,684 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 68,368 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 68,073 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 67,470 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 67,123 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 66,654 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 66,654 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 66,280 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 65,594 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 65,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery not secured

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 Jul 2012 65,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery not secured

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2011 64,552 miles

front pads very low

n/s/r tyre on limit

rear exhaust box has slight blow

rear exhaust box very rusty

small chip in zone A not bigger than 10mm

small chip in zone B but no bigger then 40mm

Pass 15 Nov 2007 63,908 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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400 YXO is a 1989 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 400 YXO, 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 400 YXO registered?

400 YXO is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 18 August 1989.

Is 400 YXO safe to buy?

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