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E24 BRV

1989 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

162,402 mi
Last recorded162,402 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE24 BRV
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 162,402 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 160,900 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 158,649 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 156,113 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 153,918 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 151,644 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 151,626 miles

corrosion on fuel lines at rear

corrosion on main front to rear brake pipes

Fail 31 Aug 2017 151,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion on fuel lines at rear

corrosion on main front to rear brake pipes

Pass 16 Feb 2016 150,432 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

dampness of oil around rear of gearbox

engine has a oil leak

front fuel pipes corroded along front cross member

Fail 22 Jan 2016 150,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

dampness of oil around rear of gearbox

front fuel pipes corroded along front crossmember

Pass 6 Feb 2015 146,972 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2014 142,912 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 139,948 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 137,532 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 134,753 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2011 134,350 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2010 133,315 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 133,075 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 133,075 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 132,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 132,117 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 BRV is a 1989 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BRV, 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

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What year was E24 BRV registered?

E24 BRV is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is E24 BRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E24 BRV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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