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F175 FCY

1989 BMW 635

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

106,783 mi
Last recorded106,783 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF175 FCY
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc
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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 106,783 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 106,781 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bottom rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bottom rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision sil (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 104,999 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 104,998 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 104,986 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear chassis bush , narked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill ,marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis section , marked (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure Bolt to inner sill (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill , marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail all round , by steering box , Marked (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chasssi rail by steering box (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak Header tank cap ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner / outer sill corroded & holed , not within a prescribed area. , front jacking point

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front of inner wheel arch corroded & holed , NOT within a prescribed area

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear chassis bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak Engine ()

Whole of body underside in poor condition

Fail 1 Sep 2017 104,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Indicator lense damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg, underneath (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg, underneath (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis leg next to steering box (6.1.A.1)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Accident damage offside front

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded, not within prescribed area

Oil leak ()

Vehicle underbody poor condition

Pass 25 Aug 2016 91,551 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 91,551 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 87,251 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 87,251 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 83,789 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 83,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 82,852 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 82,846 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 82,150 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 82,045 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 82,039 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 81,985 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 81,965 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 81,646 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 81,645 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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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F175 FCY is a 1989 BMW 635 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 F175 FCY, 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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F175 FCY is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 30 March 1989.

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