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CIB 948

1989 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

168,261 mi
Last recorded168,261 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCIB 948
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 168,261 miles

Brake pedal spongy

Exhaust outer casing corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pads deteriorated

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery tray corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Overall vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 168,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Full vehicle under sealed

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle has had multiple welding repairs (Unable to fully inspect)

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 168,261 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 168,261 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 168,261 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 168,261 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 168,241 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2019 168,152 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2018 168,123 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 168,123 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Massive oil leak, under-vehicle/exhaust covered. Would recommend an under-vehicle steam clean before further use. Extreme fire risk!

Pass 18 Sep 2017 168,031 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Sep 2017 168,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 167,728 miles

Both sills corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 167,297 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 166,908 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 166,816 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded

front sill panels damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2013 166,435 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded at rear

rear tyres slightly worn

Fail 23 Apr 2013 166,433 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Dashboard Check light on

Exhaust system heavly corroded

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

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

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

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

electric windows inop

Pass 21 Mar 2012 166,178 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

casing on rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 9 Mar 2012 166,176 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

casing on rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 11 Jan 2011 164,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 164,935 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 164,238 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 164,206 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2009 163,467 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front jacking point slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2008 156,652 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Feb 2008 156,652 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2007 156,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hole offside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 19 Oct 2006 153,050 miles

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

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

both front tyres and n/s/r tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Jun 2006 152,154 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear tyres showing signs of delaminating and are worn on the inner edges

Pass 29 Oct 2005 151,144 miles

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

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

both front suspension bottom arms showing sighns of rubber deterioration

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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CIB 948 is a 1989 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 CIB 948, 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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CIB 948 is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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