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F776 FKR

1989 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

267,901 mi
Last recorded267,901 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF776 FKR
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 267,901 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake components corroding

corrosion development in car body

corrosion development in sills rear wheel arches and front wheel arches\play in rear subframe bushes\brake and fuel pipes corroding\rear of car panel corroding\security of rear registration plate lights

exhaust corroding

front registration plate slightly deteriorated\injuries in windscreen\front anti roll bar\d\ bushes for play\nsf and osf tyres bald on inner tread and approaching legal limit\front brake discs wearing\front brake pads wearing\

nsr coil spring corroded\corrosion development in rear inner wheel arches

rear brake shoes worn very low

slight play detected in front steering and suspension joints\slight play in rear suspension joints and links

Fail 4 Sep 2014 267,895 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake components corroding

corrosion development in car body

corrosion development in sills rear wheel arches and front wheel arches\play in rear subframe bushes\brake and fuel pipes corroding\rear of car panel corroding\security of rear registration plate lights

exhaust corroding

front registration plate slightly deteriorated\injuries in windscreen\front anti roll bar\d\ bushes for play\nsf and osf tyres bald on inner tread and approaching legal limit\front brake discs wearing\front brake pads wearing\

slight play detected in front steering and suspension joints\slight play in rear suspension joints and links

Pass 19 Sep 2013 261,853 miles

corrosion by rear rear subframe mounts\front and rear brake discs wearing and corroded\brake pipes corroding\corrosion development in front and rear floorpans\

front exhaust bracket corroding\

os hand brake low effort\rear subframe bushes for play\injuries in windscreen\corrosion in rear panel\corrosion and damage to sills\corrosion in rear inner wheel arches

rear tyres bald on inner tread and perish cracked approaching legal limit\front anti roll bar \d\ bushess for slight play\brake hose ferrules corroding\

Fail 16 Sep 2013 261,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion by rear rear subframe mounts\front and rear brake discs wearing and corroded\brake pipes corroding\corrosion development in front and rear floorpans\

front exhaust bracket corroding\

os hand brake low effort\rear subframe bushes for play\injuries in windscreen\corrosion in rear panel\corrosion and damage to sills\corrosion in rear inner wheel arches

rear tyres bald on inner tread and perish cracked approaching legal limit\front anti roll bar \d\ bushess for slight play\brake hose ferrules corroding\

Pass 10 Sep 2012 253,754 miles

all tyres wearing nearly bald on inner tread\ tyres perishing no cords seen at time of test\front exhaust mount corroding

both front suspension rear arms for play in bushes\all brake discs wearing and lipped\all brake disc back plates corroding\security of osf mud flap

rear suspension arm fronr joints for slight play and seals slightly deteriorated\small injuries in windscreen\brake pipes slightly corroded\corrosion development in both sills and wheel arches\all osf ball joint seals deteriorating

slight play in front steering and suspension joints

Fail 31 Aug 2012 253,754 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

all tyres wearing nearly bald on inner tread\ tyres perishing no cords seen at time of test\front exhaust mount corroding

both front suspension rear arms for play in bushes\all brake discs wearing and lipped\all brake disc back plates corroding\security of osf mud flap

rear suspension arm fronr joints for slight play and seals slightly deteriorated\small injuries in windscreen\brake pipes slightly corroded\corrosion development in both sills and wheel arches\all osf ball joint seals deteriorating

slight play in front steering and suspension joints

Pass 9 Sep 2011 247,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Aug 2011 247,187 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

both rear wheel bearings slightly ruff

diff casing leaking

Pass 18 Aug 2010 239,070 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

diff oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Aug 2009 231,084 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 231,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 221,134 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT TIE BAR BUSH

Fail 7 Aug 2008 220,898 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT TIE BAR BUSH

Pass 23 Aug 2007 210,750 miles

front brakes 21% imbalance

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 6 Aug 2007 210,704 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 199,951 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 190,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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F776 FKR is a 1989 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 F776 FKR, 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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F776 FKR is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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