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E1 TMC

1989 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,811 mi
Last recorded84,811 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 TMC
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 84,811 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 84,749 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 84,598 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 84,487 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 84,478 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 84,285 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 84,285 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 24 Jul 2017 84,274 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 84,254 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 84,245 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 84,245 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 84,245 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 84,245 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 84,245 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 84,243 miles

rear tyres just legal

Pass 8 Aug 2006 84,230 miles

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

both rear tyres on minimum tread depth

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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E1 TMC is a 1989 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 E1 TMC, 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 E1 TMC registered?

E1 TMC is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is E1 TMC safe to buy?

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