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G104 ADP

1989 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,359 mi
Last recorded129,359 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG104 ADP
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 129,359 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 129,356 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 127,650 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 127,222 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 125,982 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 125,762 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 123,809 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake force arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake force arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 123,114 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 120,955 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 119,397 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion Sill starting to corrode (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both anti roll bar links (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 119,387 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2016 119,355 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2015 118,862 miles

N/s front tyre wearing outside edge

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 118,424 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 118,015 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

N/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 117,851 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre low on edge

Pass 5 Apr 2011 117,615 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 117,251 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 117,023 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 27 Mar 2009 117,022 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 28 Mar 2008 116,494 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 116,494 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel pipes and brake pipes frot to rear of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 13 Apr 2007 115,715 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 115,715 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Battery insecure

slight corrosion n/s/f inner wing

Fail 7 Jul 2006 114,167 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 114,167 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 113,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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G104 ADP is a 1989 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G104 ADP, 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 G104 ADP registered?

G104 ADP is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G104 ADP safe to buy?

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