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A289 VUV

1986 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

227,673 mi
Last recorded227,673 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1986 BMW 635113,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA289 VUV
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 227,673 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 227,330 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 227,319 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 266,988 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 226,742 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 226,374 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 225,839 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 225,148 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 225,148 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 224,866 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 224,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 224,508 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 224,507 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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A289 VUV is a 1986 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1986 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 113,396 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A289 VUV, 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 40 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A289 VUV registered?

A289 VUV is a 1986 BMW 635, first registered on 23 June 1986.

Is A289 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A289 VUV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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