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ARR 35T

1989 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

197,840 mi
Last recorded197,840 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARR 35T
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 197,840 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 197,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 197,484 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 196,911 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 196,299 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 194,081 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

center exhaust mounting rubber split

Pass 14 Jul 2015 193,795 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 192,240 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 188,001 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 184,263 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 177,711 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Sep 2008 177,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 177,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 176,295 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 176,290 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 172,291 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 168,573 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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ARR 35T is a 1989 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ARR 35T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ARR 35T registered?

ARR 35T is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 7 April 1989.

Is ARR 35T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARR 35T shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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