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F146 RYH

1989 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

89,219 mi
Last recorded89,219 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF146 RYH
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 89,219 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 88,998 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between outer edge tread blocks - both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall has cracks but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall has slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall has cracks but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 88,998 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Bushes worn and have excessive movement (more than 3mm) - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between outer edge tread blocks - both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall has cracks but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall has slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted Caliper flexi (rubbing on inner arch due to twist) (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall has cracks but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes cracking - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 88,814 miles

Front headlight adjuster - intermittent operation

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/splitting - outer tread and outer side wall areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both sides axle body mount bush - play/wear

Pass 6 Jul 2023 88,507 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front check! warning light on

Front headlight adjust - intermittent operation

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 88,315 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leak from diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides tyres perished/cracked outer side wall areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 88,315 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leak from diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides tyres perished/cracked outer side wall areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 87,722 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 87,310 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 87,116 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 86,869 miles

Oil leak engine

Rear Oil leak diff

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 86,869 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine

Rear Oil leak diff

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 86,471 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2016 86,471 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2015 86,177 miles

Oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2015 86,177 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 86,018 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 86,014 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 85,912 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 85,902 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all tyres not fully checked

front and rear wheel bearings not checked

Pass 15 Jul 2011 85,416 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 85,413 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 84,901 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 84,895 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2009 84,546 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 84,492 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 83,472 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light lit

Fail 19 Jun 2008 83,742 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light lit

Pass 11 Jun 2007 82,774 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 81,650 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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F146 RYH is a 1989 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 F146 RYH, 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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F146 RYH is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 19 May 1989.

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