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D3 BJW

1989 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,380 mi
Last recorded64,380 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 BJW
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 64,380 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 64,380 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 63,875 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 63,872 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 63,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 62,685 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 62,155 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 62,016 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 61,702 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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D3 BJW is a 1989 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 D3 BJW, 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

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What year was D3 BJW registered?

D3 BJW is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is D3 BJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 BJW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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