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E24 ALP

1989 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,433 mi
Last recorded130,433 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE24 ALP
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 130,433 miles

Nearside Front slight play detected at Idler arm

Pass 12 Oct 2024 129,981 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 129,739 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 129,361 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 128,756 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 127,798 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 127,087 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 126,464 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 125,182 miles

exhaust rubber missing but exhaust still supported

power steering pipes have slight corrosion (no leaks)

rear wheelarches have surface rust

Fail 15 Sep 2016 125,182 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rubber missing but exhaust still supported

power steering pipes have slight corrosion (no leaks)

rear wheelarches have surface rust

Pass 17 Sep 2011 125,174 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 125,174 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 124,730 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 124,730 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 123,279 miles

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Mar 2009 123,279 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Feb 2008 122,150 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 122,145 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

N/S/R wheel hub cap insecure, placed on front passengers floor.

Pass 6 Feb 2007 119,157 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 119,157 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

knocking noise lock to lock from front steering box

Pass 31 Jan 2006 110,143 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)

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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E24 ALP is a 1989 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E24 ALP, 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 E24 ALP registered?

E24 ALP is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 3 March 1989.

Is E24 ALP safe to buy?

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