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F60 PYF

1989 BMW 635

Beige Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,413 mi
Last recorded119,413 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF60 PYF
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 119,413 miles

steering box needs attention

steering linkage noisy

Pass 15 Aug 2025 118,807 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 29 Jun 2024 117,031 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 115,557 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 114,845 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 113,979 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 113,318 miles

Offside Front sill rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2017 112,870 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 110,907 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 110,896 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front coil springs rusty

both front discs are slightly pitted

n/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

p/steering pipes corroaded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 110,896 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front coil springs rusty

both front discs are slightly pitted

n/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

p/steering pipes corroaded

Pass 30 Sep 2008 110,214 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r brake hose ferrel corroaded

o/s/r brake hose ferrel corroaded

Pass 28 Aug 2007 109,851 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 106,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2006 106,289 miles

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

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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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F60 PYF is a 1989 BMW 635 in Beige with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 F60 PYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F60 PYF registered?

F60 PYF is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F60 PYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F60 PYF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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