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F431 SYE

1989 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,653 mi
Last recorded124,653 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF431 SYE
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 124,653 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 123,822 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 122,179 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 119,690 miles

Battery insecure

fuel filler cap seal starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Jul 2011 119,675 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

fuel filler cap seal starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Jun 2010 119,576 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 119,558 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 118,943 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 118,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 112,571 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 106,007 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2006 97,793 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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F431 SYE is a 1989 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 F431 SYE, 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 F431 SYE registered?

F431 SYE is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F431 SYE safe to buy?

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