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F373 YUA

1989 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

80,284 mi
Last recorded80,284 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF373 YUA
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 80,284 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 80,056 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 79,900 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 79,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2017 79,500 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 77,644 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 77,685 miles

Nearside 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 un-prescribed area is excessively corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 76,524 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 76,523 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 75,679 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR INNER SILLS STARTING TO CORRODED

Pass 6 Oct 2010 74,270 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 74,267 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 73,431 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 73,430 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 782,912 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 782,908 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 72,587 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 72,587 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 72,290 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 71,968 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 71,862 miles

Nearside 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)

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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F373 YUA is a 1989 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 F373 YUA, 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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What year was F373 YUA registered?

F373 YUA is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F373 YUA safe to buy?

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