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F359 THY

1989 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (23 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92%

Mileage

83,636 mi
Last recorded83,636 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF359 THY
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

23 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 83,636 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 82,764 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 82,141 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 81,782 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

all four tyres slightly perished.

Pass 10 Feb 2022 81,217 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 80,441 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 80,362 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 78,669 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 23 Jan 2018 77,680 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 76,963 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 76,396 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 74,186 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 73,490 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear lamp cracked

tyres perishing

Fail 13 Jan 2014 73,488 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear lamp cracked

tyres perishing

Pass 14 Jan 2013 70,298 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 67,894 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Jan 2011 64,686 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 59,962 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 56,931 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 56,928 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 52,366 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 48,031 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 47,878 miles

nearside front flexible damp but hose looks good

Pass 25 Apr 2006 46,518 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 46,031 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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F359 THY is a 1989 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92%.

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 F359 THY, 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 F359 THY registered?

F359 THY is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 2 June 1989.

Is F359 THY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F359 THY shows 25 tests with a 92% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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