MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,668 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS DETERIORATED
O/S/F SEAT MOUNTS WORN
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (1.7.5c)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (1.7.5c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
BRAKE WARNING LAMP ON
CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS DETERIORATED
N/S/F ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKAGE RUBBER BUSH DETERIORATED
O/S/F SEAT MOUNTS WORN
Offside Front shock weak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear both rear exhaust boxes corroded
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
head light switch cover damaged
o/s/f brake slightley binding
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
o/s/f brake slightley binding
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f brake pad warning sensor wire damaged
front to rear fuel pipe corroded
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
How Reliable is the BMW 635?
Based on 51,017 MOT tests across 4,019 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BMW 635V is a 1989 BMW 635 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 BMW 635V, 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 BMW 635V registered?
BMW 635V is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 27 April 1989.
Is BMW 635V safe to buy?
The MOT history for BMW 635V shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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