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A635 ONE

1989 BMW 635

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

77,195 mi
Last recorded77,195 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA635 ONE
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 77,195 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 77,013 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 76,907 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill / jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake pipe fowling suspension arm (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill / jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all jacking points corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle Underside heavy Underseal

Pass 7 Jun 2021 76,861 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 76,637 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 76,520 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 76,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 75,535 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 75,535 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate incorrect both (0.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 74,921 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 74,917 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre cracked on sidewalls

Pass 27 Mar 2015 74,833 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 74,833 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 74,464 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 74,437 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 74,437 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 74,096 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 73,715 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 72,489 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 72,489 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2008 71,780 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 71,413 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 70,414 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S Front streeing idler bush worn

N/S O/S Front wiper rubber;s worn

fuel pipes corroded

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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A635 ONE is a 1989 BMW 635 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 A635 ONE, 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 A635 ONE registered?

A635 ONE is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 9 June 1989.

Is A635 ONE safe to buy?

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