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BMW 635F

1989 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,271 mi
Last recorded52,271 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMW 635F
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 52,271 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 51,204 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 50,588 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 49,798 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 49,793 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 49,627 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 49,627 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2015 48,370 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 47,636 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 47,287 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 46,583 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 46,279 miles

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2009 46,070 miles

o/s/r susension component bush starting to come out of place

Pass 3 Mar 2008 45,787 miles

slight play in nearside steering idler

Fail 3 Mar 2008 45,787 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 30 Mar 2007 45,355 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 45,355 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 45,225 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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BMW 635F is a 1989 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,453cc 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 BMW 635F, 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

How do I check the history of BMW 635F?

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What year was BMW 635F registered?

BMW 635F is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is BMW 635F safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMW 635F shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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