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F635 RJM

1989 BMW 635

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,261 mi
Last recorded91,261 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF635 RJM
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 91,261 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 90,847 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 90,824 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt subframe to suspension arm link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked by chalk (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt subframe to suspension arm link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play marked by chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively 25% (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play subframe to suspension arm link rod nearing excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play subframe to suspension arm link rod nearing excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear differential seeping oil

gearbox seeping oil

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 9 Nov 2016 90,699 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 90,176 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 89,412 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 87,413 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 86,166 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 83,039 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

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 RJM is a 1989 BMW 635 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 RJM, 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 RJM registered?

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

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