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B6 WJS

1989 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,972 mi
Last recorded142,972 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 WJS
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 142,972 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 142,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Near pump (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 142,591 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Near pump (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 142,102 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 141,613 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 140,193 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 140,192 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

power braking system sphere has a slight fluid leak

Fail 4 May 2016 140,178 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

car has fluid leak at offside front.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded and leaking. (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 137,260 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 136,924 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 135,848 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 135,226 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 135,226 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 134,505 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 134,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 126,345 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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B6 WJS is a 1989 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 B6 WJS, 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 B6 WJS registered?

B6 WJS is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 18 January 1989.

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