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E24 BMW

1990 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

206,907 mi
Last recorded206,907 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 635104,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE24 BMW
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2026 206,907 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 206,333 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2024 205,427 miles
Pass 1 May 2023 203,922 miles
Pass 1 May 2022 203,232 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 203,173 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2019 201,881 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2018 200,861 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 200,170 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 199,864 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 199,322 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 198,674 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 198,208 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2012 196,886 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 195,093 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear fuel pipe a corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2010 195,073 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel lines carroded at rear

offside washer jet blocked

Pass 16 Nov 2009 194,792 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 194,792 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

outer sill jacking points corroded

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2008 194,497 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 190,948 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 18,541 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 185,451 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Oct 2005 180,815 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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E24 BMW is a 1990 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1990 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 104,645 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 E24 BMW, 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 36 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 BMW registered?

E24 BMW is a 1990 BMW 635, first registered on 1 October 1990.

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