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F635 OYM

1989 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

51,149 mi
Last recorded51,149 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF635 OYM
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 51,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward most arm, outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of arch, sill, inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of arch, sill, inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 51,073 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 51,073 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 50,941 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 50,468 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 49,176 miles

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 48,744 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 48,142 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 47,156 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 45,156 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 42,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 40,418 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 36,318 miles

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

slight wear in rear arm bushes oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 29 Dec 2009 35,331 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 33,223 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 32,036 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 32,034 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 29,373 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 29,286 miles

OSF TYRE ON LIMIT AND IN POOR CONDITION.ADVISE NEW TYRE ASAP

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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F635 OYM is a 1989 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 F635 OYM, 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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What year was F635 OYM registered?

F635 OYM is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F635 OYM safe to buy?

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