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F603 RMO

1989 BMW 635

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,727 mi
Last recorded157,727 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF603 RMO
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 157,727 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 157,737 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 157,737 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 157,358 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 May 2018 157,357 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside and offside. (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2017 156,917 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 156,917 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 156,876 miles

drivers seat belt stork outter casing missing,

Pass 28 May 2013 156,834 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2013 156,834 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 156,824 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 156,811 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 156,598 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 156,006 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 155,900 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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F603 RMO is a 1989 BMW 635 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 F603 RMO, 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 F603 RMO registered?

F603 RMO is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 14 March 1989.

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