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F200 JLG

1989 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

172,786 mi
Last recorded172,786 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF200 JLG
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 172,786 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 172,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front chassis leg corroded and holed

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 172,786 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front inner sill corroded and holed

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 172,786 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front inner sill corroded and holed

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 172,786 miles

Both fuel pipes have corrosion

Fail 7 Dec 2020 172,786 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both fuel pipes have corrosion

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 172,786 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 172,788 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 172,786 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 172,786 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 172,786 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SECTION (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint FRONT ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 167,838 miles

nearside front floor corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 17 Sep 2009 167,838 miles

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

nearside front floor corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 8 Nov 2008 159,451 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 27 Sep 2008 159,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both rear tyres low on tread (offside bald) on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2007 145,196 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 144,663 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 141,693 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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F200 JLG is a 1989 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 F200 JLG, 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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F200 JLG is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 10 April 1989.

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