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F606 NMJ

1989 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

29,627 mi
Last recorded29,627 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF606 NMJ
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 29,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 29,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle has had welding and is heavily undersealed.

Pass 22 May 2023 29,468 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 28,779 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 28,355 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 28,126 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 28,107 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 28,107 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 27,835 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 27,134 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 26,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 26,359 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 25,704 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 25,558 miles

Offside 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 rear slash guard corroded in wheel arch

Pass 8 Jun 2011 24,191 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 23,450 miles

sills/inner sillsrusting (attn req soon)wiperblades worn.front pads worn near to min.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 20,966 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,586 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 10,272 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2006 3,642 miles

N/S/R inner wheel arch rotten, not considered structural

battery insecure

oil leak

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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F606 NMJ is a 1989 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 F606 NMJ, 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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F606 NMJ is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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