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DXI 635

1989 BMW 635

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,260 mi
Last recorded95,260 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXI 635
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 95,260 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 93,936 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 92,692 miles

Offside Front Fog light not working

Fail 11 Jan 2023 92,675 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Pass 16 Sep 2021 92,055 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 92,024 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 91,970 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 88,448 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 88,444 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 87,925 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 87,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 87,614 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 86,551 miles

nearside rear sill slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2009 85,371 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 83,152 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 81,231 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 77,577 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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)

n/s/f tyre worne on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2006 77,577 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)

n/s/f tyre worne on inner edge

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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DXI 635 is a 1989 BMW 635 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DXI 635, 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 DXI 635?

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What year was DXI 635 registered?

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

Is DXI 635 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DXI 635 shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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