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F173 SYE

1989 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

80,234 mi
Last recorded80,234 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF173 SYE
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 80,234 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 79,911 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 79,578 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 79,256 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 78,698 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 78,473 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 77,900 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 77,360 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 75,916 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 73,856 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 72,465 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 69,540 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 66,277 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 66,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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F173 SYE is a 1989 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 F173 SYE, 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 F173 SYE registered?

F173 SYE is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 4 May 1989.

Is F173 SYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F173 SYE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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