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F292 RRW

1989 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

189,398 mi
Last recorded189,398 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF292 RRW
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 189,398 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 189,358 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres have edge wear

osf strut top bearing noisy

steering uj has play

Fail 3 Oct 2016 189,749 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake hose ferrells corroded

exhaust hanger broken

front tyres have edge wear

osf strut top bearing noisy

steering uj has play

Pass 12 Aug 2015 187,784 miles

Oil leak

both flitches corroded

drivers floor holed

Fail 15 Aug 2014 181,564 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pad warning light on

o/s engine mount broken

Pass 19 Aug 2013 174,505 miles

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

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 174,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 169,322 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 169,140 miles

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 164,347 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 158,635 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 158,635 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2009 151,062 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

petrol pipes rusty

Fail 1 May 2009 151,062 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

petrol pipes rusty

Pass 1 May 2008 143,582 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 130,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 130,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 125,060 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2005 125,058 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

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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F292 RRW is a 1989 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 F292 RRW, 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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F292 RRW is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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