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F530 KKL

1989 BMW 635

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,450 mi
Last recorded119,450 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF530 KKL
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 119,450 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 119,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise both center exhaust rubbers split

Pass 11 Mar 2008 119,094 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear axle bushes worn and have play

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/rear split rim bolt missing

power steering pipes corroded

wipers poor

Fail 3 Mar 2008 119,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear axle bushes worn and have play

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded and middle section hangers snapped

o/s/rear split rim bolt missing

power steering pipes corroded

wipers poor

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2007 116,178 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 115,527 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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F530 KKL is a 1989 BMW 635 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F530 KKL, 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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F530 KKL is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 7 June 1989.

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