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BMW 635V

1989 BMW 635

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

218,668 mi
Last recorded218,668 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMW 635V
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 218,668 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 218,668 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 218,668 miles

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))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 217,632 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 216,848 miles

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS DETERIORATED

O/S/F SEAT MOUNTS WORN

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2017

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 215,927 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 215,549 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 213,890 miles

o/s/f brake slightley binding

Fail 11 Aug 2012 214,886 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 214,460 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 213,132 miles

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2009 212,517 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 211,543 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 211,521 miles

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.

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 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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BMW 635V is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 27 April 1989.

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