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E4 USA

1989 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

212,012 mi
Last recorded212,012 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 USA
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 212,012 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 211,727 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 211,653 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 211,185 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 210,944 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 210,741 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 210,706 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 209,788 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 208,530 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 207,270 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 206,508 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 205,800 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 204,627 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 203,133 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight movement in both front seat backs

Pass 6 Mar 2012 201,854 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 199,597 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 196,843 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 193,576 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 189,049 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 189,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front upper track control arm boot split

Pass 30 Jan 2007 185,541 miles

n/s/f seat back insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2006 180,689 miles

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

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

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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E4 USA is a 1989 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 E4 USA, 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 E4 USA registered?

E4 USA is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 16 January 1989.

Is E4 USA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E4 USA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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