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B11 UEM

1989 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,754 mi
Last recorded96,754 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 UEM
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 96,754 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 96,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords CENTER (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 96,744 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 96,657 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 96,202 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 96,172 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 96,172 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 96,091 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 92,708 miles

pitting on rear discs

Pass 10 May 2012 154,079 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

pitting on rear brake discs

Fail 2 May 2012 92,670 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

pitting on rear brake discs

Pass 28 Apr 2011 92,632 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight wear in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 May 2010 92,071 miles

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 11 May 2009 91,095 miles

both rear brakes binding near limit

nearside front brake binding close to limit

Pass 30 Apr 2008 90,426 miles

slight corrosion on offside front chassis leg

slight damage to nearside front tyre

stone chip on offside of windscreen

Fail 24 Apr 2008 90,419 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight corrosion on offside front chassis leg

slight damage to nearside front tyre

slight imbalance on front and rear brakes

slight wear in both rear brake discs

stone chip on offside of windscreen

unable to test both front wheel bearings

unable to test both rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 May 2007 89,927 miles

n/s/f tyre has nick in sidewall not down to cords

n/s/r indicator required tapping to make work

one rear fog lamp not working

screen wash bottle empty

Pass 19 Apr 2006 89,382 miles

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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B11 UEM is a 1989 BMW 635 in Blue 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 B11 UEM, 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 B11 UEM registered?

B11 UEM is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 13 February 1989.

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