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ERZ 6164

1989 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,709 mi
Last recorded99,709 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERZ 6164
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 May 2026 99,709 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 99,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 99,067 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all 4 tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2023 98,416 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

washer bottle leaks

Pass 22 Apr 2022 98,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front washer bottle leaks by wiper motor

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 98,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 265/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 98,099 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 265/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 98,099 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 265/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 98,004 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/40/17 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 97,800 miles

Nearside Inner & offside sills corroded

Offside Front & offside rear 265/40/17 tyres bald on edge

Pass 27 Mar 2017 97,584 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge 265/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 97,027 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 96,741 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 95,835 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 95,835 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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ERZ 6164 is a 1989 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ERZ 6164, 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 ERZ 6164 registered?

ERZ 6164 is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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