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F778 DMS

1989 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,749 mi
Last recorded36,749 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF778 DMS
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 36,749 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 35,857 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 35,787 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 35,422 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 35,422 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 35,393 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play on drop arm from bottom of steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 35,386 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 35,378 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 35,192 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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F778 DMS is a 1989 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F778 DMS, 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 F778 DMS registered?

F778 DMS is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 15 February 1989.

Is F778 DMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F778 DMS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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