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F17 AWS

1989 BMW 635

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

157,020 mi
Last recorded157,020 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF17 AWS
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 157,020 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 156,515 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 155,492 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 154,701 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 154,005 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 153,328 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 151,201 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 150,652 miles

under car undersealed

Pass 27 Mar 2009 149,989 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 149,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 147,789 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 147,783 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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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F17 AWS is a 1989 BMW 635 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 F17 AWS, 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 F17 AWS registered?

F17 AWS is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F17 AWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F17 AWS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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