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F888 RLX

1989 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,880 mi
Last recorded47,880 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF888 RLX
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2026 47,880 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 47,771 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2016 47,490 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ON , STRONG ADVICE

EXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKET BY GEAR BOX WORN , STRONG ADVICE

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES , STRONG ADVICE (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end deformed but serviceable STRONG ADVICE (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed STRONG ADVICE (6.2.B.2)

OIL LEAK

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced MOUNTING BRACKET WORN , STRONG ADVICE (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear WHEEL COVER MISSING

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 46,476 miles

HORN INTERMITENTLY NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

REAR TYRES OLD & PERISHED , SIDE WALLS CRACKE , OFFSIDE REAR WORST , STRONG ADVICE .

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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F888 RLX is a 1989 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F888 RLX, 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 F888 RLX registered?

F888 RLX is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 4 May 1989.

Is F888 RLX safe to buy?

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