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F933 LUF

1989 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,217 mi
Last recorded43,217 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF933 LUF
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 43,217 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 43,210 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 43,059 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 43,007 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 42,901 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 42,852 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 42,792 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 42,663 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 41,277 miles

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

nearside rear parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 31 Oct 2016 40,706 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 37,351 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 37,323 miles

o/s exhaust mount on box weld broken but still supported

Fail 8 Apr 2014 37,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s exhaust mount on box weld broken but still supported

Pass 23 May 2013 36,267 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 36,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 34,340 miles

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

heavy surface perishing to nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread area. On tread depth limit

surface perishing to offside rear and both front tyres

Pass 5 Aug 2009 33,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

heavy sirface perishing to nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread area. On tread depth limit

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 17 May 2007 32,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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F933 LUF is a 1989 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 F933 LUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F933 LUF?

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What year was F933 LUF registered?

F933 LUF is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 10 March 1989.

Is F933 LUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F933 LUF shows 18 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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