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F333 LGG

1989 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

104,926 mi
Last recorded104,926 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF333 LGG
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 104,926 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 104,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2014 104,695 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

drivers seat twisted

oil leak engine and gear box

sight play at steering in full lock

Pass 5 Aug 2013 103,637 miles

both front inner wings corroded

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2013 103,632 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front inner wings corroded

engine oil leak

fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

Pass 2 Jul 2012 101,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both inner wings showing corrosion not in prescribed area.

fuel breather pipe anf petrol pipe on floor showing heavy corrosion.

slight noise from power steering.

Fail 27 Jun 2012 101,347 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both inner wings showing corrosion not in prescribed area.

fuel breather pipe anf petrol pipe on floor showing heavy corrosion.

slight noise from power steering.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 99,632 miles

slight movement handbrake lever.

n/s and o/s front inner wings corroded outwith prescribed area.

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes showing corrosion.

n/ outer sill at front corroded outside prescribed area.

slight roughness in operation power steering.

Fail 30 May 2011 99,626 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes showing corrosion.

n/ outer sill at front corroded outside prescribed area.

n/s and o/s front inner wings corroded outwith prescribed area.

slight movement handbrake lever.

slight roughness in operation power steering.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 97,568 miles

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

all brake pipes under car showing light corrosion.

both front inner wings corroded but not in prescibed area.

fuel pipe on car floor starting to show heavy corrosion.

n/s sill and floor corroded not in prescribed area.

Fail 25 May 2010 97,562 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all brake pipes under car showing light corrosion.

both front inner wings corroded not in prescribed area.

fuel pipe on car floor starting to show heavy corrosion.

n/s sill and floor section corroded not in prescrbed area.

Pass 28 May 2009 95,540 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both front inner wings showing heavy corrosion not in load bearing/support area.

both front sill sections showing heavy corrosion not in load bearing/support area.

fuel pipes showing heavy corrosion.

Fail 19 May 2009 95,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both front inner wings showing heavy corrosion not in load bearing/support area.

both front sill sections showing heavy corrosion not in load bearing/support area.

fuel pipes showing heavy corrosion.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 91,937 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 91,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 87,160 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 87,152 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on both inner wings / front sections

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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F333 LGG is a 1989 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 F333 LGG, 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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F333 LGG is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 2 June 1989.

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