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F66 HBU

1989 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,005 mi
Last recorded79,005 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF66 HBU
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 79,005 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 78,425 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 78,425 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 77,204 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 76,100 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 75,133 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 75,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 74,621 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 tyres cracking

brake pipes corroded in places

front cross member corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 74,545 miles

Front cross member below radiator corroded

Fail 22 May 2015 74,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak

Front cross member below radiator corroded

Pass 14 May 2013 74,107 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 73,558 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 73,052 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 73,041 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 72,996 miles

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

crossmember under radiator slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 71,983 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 71,513 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 70,739 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 69,690 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 69,690 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 68,588 miles

power steering pipes slightly corroded offside rear inner wing cover loose

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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F66 HBU is a 1989 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 F66 HBU, 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 F66 HBU registered?

F66 HBU is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 3 January 1989.

Is F66 HBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F66 HBU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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