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F854 YSJ

1989 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,658 mi
Last recorded97,658 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF854 YSJ
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 97,658 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 97,285 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2016 96,779 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both rear mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 96,779 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both rear mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 96,279 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion to both front inner wings (near bonnet) struts

corrosion to both rear underarches (non prescribed area)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 96,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion to both front inner wings (near bonnet) struts

corrosion to both rear underarches (non prescribed area)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 95,407 miles

floorpan and chassi light corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2014 95,407 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

floorpan and chassi light corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2013 94,233 miles

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

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

passenger seat worn

Pass 26 Oct 2012 93,537 miles

2 front tyres feathered on inner

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 93,537 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

2 front tyres feathered on inner

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

light corrosion to sills and underfloor

Pass 10 Oct 2011 91,585 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 88,931 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 88,931 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 83,779 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 83,779 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 71,809 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 71,807 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 67,145 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 65,934 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight bind on near side front brake.

Pass 2 Dec 2005 65,349 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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F854 YSJ is a 1989 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 F854 YSJ, 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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F854 YSJ is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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