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F680 NJO

1989 BMW 635

Beige Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,927 mi
Last recorded158,927 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF680 NJO
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 158,927 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 157,520 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner corroded wheel arches

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner corroded wheel arches

under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 9 May 2022 155,981 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 155,980 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 154,661 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 154,649 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2020 153,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 151,965 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 149,369 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

Pass 17 May 2017 14,289 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 142,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 136,607 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 130,468 miles

exhaust outer skins corroded

inner and outer sills corroded both sides rear

Pass 10 Mar 2014 127,355 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 127,128 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 127,017 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 126,372 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 124,882 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 123,873 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 122,718 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 122,490 miles

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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F680 NJO is a 1989 BMW 635 in Beige with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F680 NJO, 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 F680 NJO registered?

F680 NJO is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F680 NJO safe to buy?

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