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F989 YSJ

1988 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,436 mi
Last recorded45,436 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 635121,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF989 YSJ
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 45,436 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 45,299 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 45,138 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 44,754 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 43,661 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 43,383 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 43,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 43,278 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 May 2018 43,095 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 42,614 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 42,405 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 41,296 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 41,180 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 40,626 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 40,497 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,155 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2009 40,072 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 39,964 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 39,352 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 39,352 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 37,886 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 36,624 miles

offside & nearside rear ABS COGS slight plit noted

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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F989 YSJ is a 1988 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1988 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 121,499 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 F989 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 38 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F989 YSJ registered?

F989 YSJ is a 1988 BMW 635, first registered on 2 December 1988.

Is F989 YSJ safe to buy?

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