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F164 GRB

1989 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,502 mi
Last recorded146,502 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF164 GRB
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2008 146,502 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

fule lines corroded

off side front and off side rear brake hoes metal ends corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2008 146,502 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

fule lines corroded

off side front and off side rear brake hose metal ends corroded slight

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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F164 GRB is a 1989 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F164 GRB, 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 F164 GRB registered?

F164 GRB is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 4 April 1989.

Is F164 GRB safe to buy?

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