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F696 MCA

1989 BMW 635

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,860 mi
Last recorded156,860 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF696 MCA
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 156,860 miles

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 156,806 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 156,675 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 156,667 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 156,316 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 156,316 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 156,100 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 156,040 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 152,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 152,750 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 152,750 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 147,999 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 147,993 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 144,585 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 144,585 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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F696 MCA is a 1989 BMW 635 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F696 MCA, 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 F696 MCA registered?

F696 MCA is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 15 March 1989.

Is F696 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F696 MCA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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