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F635 TDF

1989 BMW 635

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,696 mi
Last recorded91,696 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 91,696 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 Nov 2021 91,062 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 89,842 miles

Both sills corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside inner wing corroded front

Fail 10 May 2019 89,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Both sills corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside inner wing corroded front

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 88,471 miles

Sills

Pass 2 Oct 2015 87,717 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front tyre sidewall badly perished

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2014 80,653 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 80,445 miles

nsf tyre cracking on sidewall

one jet each side blocked

Pass 20 Jul 2012 78,742 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 77,054 miles

Both sills corroded

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 77,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both sills corroded

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 75,645 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 75,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 75,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 73,775 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 73,775 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 70,667 miles

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

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 12 May 2006 69,878 miles

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

o/s outer sill corroded

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 TDF is a 1989 BMW 635 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TDF, 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 TDF registered?

F635 TDF is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 15 May 1989.

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