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F389 XHD

1989 BMW 635

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,259 mi
Last recorded140,259 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF389 XHD
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 140,259 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorating but cords not exposed

underside fuel pipes corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2014 140,259 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorating but cords not exposed

underside fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2013 138,969 miles

Both front tie rod inner bushes deteriorated

Both rear drop link bushes deteriorated

Brake and fuel lines corroded

Exhaust has minor leak of gasses

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front tyre cracked close to cord exposure

Offside rear tyre close to cord exposure

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2007 138,560 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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F389 XHD is a 1989 BMW 635 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F389 XHD, 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 F389 XHD registered?

F389 XHD is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 11 April 1989.

Is F389 XHD safe to buy?

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