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B15 SKS

1989 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,532 mi
Last recorded76,532 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 SKS
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 76,532 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 76,341 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 76,285 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 76,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 76,087 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 76,038 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 75,837 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 75,348 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 75,306 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 74,878 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 74,628 miles

nearside rear foot and handbrake effort poor

Fail 4 Aug 2016 74,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear foot and handbrake effort poor

Pass 11 Aug 2015 74,475 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 74,096 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 73,865 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 73,345 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2011 71,934 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 71,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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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B15 SKS is a 1989 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B15 SKS, 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 B15 SKS registered?

B15 SKS is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is B15 SKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B15 SKS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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