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E15 ASF

1989 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,074 mi
Last recorded126,074 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE15 ASF
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 126,074 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 125,872 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 125,018 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 124,442 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 123,676 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2019 122,855 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 122,307 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2017 121,869 miles

Under body heavily under sealed

Pass 4 Apr 2016 120,813 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 117,961 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 117,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2011 114,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 4 Oct 2008 114,697 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 114,696 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 111,293 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

a brake warning light is on

centre rear exhaust flexable mounts are cracking

o/s/f h/lamp is dim

the n/s/f wiper blade is smearing

the rear number plate lights are dim

Fail 29 Sep 2007 111,293 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

a brake warning light is on

centre rear exhaust flexable mounts are cracking

o/s/f h/lamp is dim

the n/s/f wiper blade is smearing

the rear number plate lights are dim

Pass 29 Sep 2006 108,729 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 102,884 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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E15 ASF is a 1989 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 E15 ASF, 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 E15 ASF registered?

E15 ASF is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is E15 ASF safe to buy?

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