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F635 TMU

1989 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,276 mi
Last recorded150,276 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 BMW 6 Series124,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF635 TMU
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 150,276 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 150,179 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 148,933 miles

under vehicle covered by substance not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 May 2017

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake performance not tested Vehicle cut out before brake test completed (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering box insecure movement relative to mounting bolts and mounts fractured (2.2.B.1a)

Corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

Rear suspension dust covers in very poor condition

Severe corrosion on fuel lines

Pass 12 May 2016 148,891 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

battery secured with cable ties

brake and suspension components corroded

front floor area corroded

front windows slightly tinted

inner sills slightly corroded

nearside front wheel arch slightly corroded

rear tyres slightly deteriorated

under vehicle covered in under seal

Fail 11 May 2016 148,891 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported near battery (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front upper (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate incorrect front and rear (6.3.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

brake and suspension components corroded

front floor area corroded

inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2012 147,524 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 144,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 144,413 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 141,423 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 141,107 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 137,026 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 127,118 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 6 Series?

Based on 57,601 MOT tests across 6,687 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
6,496
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
6,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 533
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 463
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 343
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 273
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 267
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F635 TMU is a 1989 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1989 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 124,687 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 6 Series fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 533 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F635 TMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 6 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this BMW 6 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F635 TMU registered?

F635 TMU is a 1989 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 11 April 1989.

Is F635 TMU safe to buy?

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