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F616 COJ

1989 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

82,054 mi
Last recorded82,054 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF616 COJ
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 82,054 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 82,034 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 81,856 miles

All 4 tyres wearing smooth on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2019 81,454 miles

All 4 Tyres Worn Smooth On Inner Edge

Pass 1 May 2018 80,897 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edge

Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edge

Pass 10 May 2017 80,512 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 79,579 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 77,870 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 76,288 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 74,561 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 73,108 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 71,829 miles

exhaust leak from rear silencer.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 70,617 miles

front suspension bump stops damaged

rear silencer outer skin corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2009 69,139 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 69,139 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 67,732 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 65,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 64,090 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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F616 COJ is a 1989 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 F616 COJ, 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 F616 COJ registered?

F616 COJ is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F616 COJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F616 COJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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