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F613 LKK

1989 BMW 635

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

174,829 mi
Last recorded174,829 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF613 LKK
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 174,829 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 174,827 miles

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

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING WEAR.

NSF DRIVING LAMP INOP.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 169,228 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 169,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Outer Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 166,328 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 166,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Battery loose.

Water leak on radiator top hose.

Pass 20 Jun 2007 165,299 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 165,175 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both outer track rod ends boot split

Pass 7 Jun 2006 155,797 miles

nearside door hard to open

Fail 1 Jun 2006 155,706 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2005 150,264 miles

both front tyres close on inner edges

front wipers smearing slightly

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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F613 LKK is a 1989 BMW 635 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 F613 LKK, 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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F613 LKK is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 4 May 1989.

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