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F619 PLM

1989 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

92,236 mi
Last recorded92,236 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF619 PLM
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 92,236 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 92,077 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 92,076 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 92,027 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 91,846 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 91,752 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 91,677 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 91,373 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 90,917 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 90,647 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 89,964 miles

Nearside Rear Lower trailing arm rubber dust covers perished x2

Offside Rear Lower trailing arm rubber dust covers perished x2

Fail 13 May 2016 89,952 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill to floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure fuel filter loose, fixing missing (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill to floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower trailing arm rubber dust covers perished x2

Offside Rear Lower trailing arm rubber dust covers perished x2

Pass 19 May 2015 89,559 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 89,296 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 89,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 89,040 miles

both front suspension lower rear bushes beginning to split

Pass 9 Sep 2011 88,499 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 88,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 88,081 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 88,081 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2009 85,111 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 85,111 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

strong smell of gas in engine bay

Pass 30 Apr 2008 77,876 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 68,230 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 63,207 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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F619 PLM is a 1989 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 F619 PLM, 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 F619 PLM registered?

F619 PLM is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 6 February 1989.

Is F619 PLM safe to buy?

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