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F855 RFB

1989 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,463 mi
Last recorded115,463 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF855 RFB
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 115,463 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 115,380 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 115,329 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 115,329 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2010 113,765 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 113,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

advise rear tyres perrished

Pass 8 Dec 2009 112,323 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 111,384 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 111,382 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 110,878 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 110,172 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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F855 RFB is a 1989 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F855 RFB, 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 F855 RFB registered?

F855 RFB is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 20 January 1989.

Is F855 RFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F855 RFB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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