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F633 PMO

1989 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

80,646 mi
Last recorded80,646 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF633 PMO
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 80,646 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 80,625 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 80,604 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corner corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 80,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 80,115 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 80,113 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Differential oil leak, ADVISE REPAIR.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 79,463 miles

All tyres mis-shapen

Differential oil leak

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 78,443 miles

Nearside front tyre cracked and perishing - inner sidewall

Rear axle differential housing leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 78,437 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine oil leak/s

Nearside front tyre cracked and perishing - inner sidewall

Rear axle differential housing leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 77,655 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 77,633 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

battery loose

both rear axle bushes worn

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 76,690 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 75,789 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 75,787 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 74,743 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 73,883 miles

NSR tyre tread cracking

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OSF tyre tread cracking

OSR tyre tread cracking

Fail 16 Feb 2011 73,883 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

NSR tyre tread cracking

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OSF tyre tread cracking

OSR tyre tread cracking

Pass 31 Dec 2009 72,011 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 71,570 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 68,837 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 66,243 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 62,173 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2005 62,158 miles

Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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F633 PMO is a 1989 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 F633 PMO, 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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F633 PMO is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 6 February 1989.

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