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G109 OMV

1989 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,434 mi
Last recorded108,434 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG109 OMV
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 108,434 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and back (0.1 (b))

Underbody corroded

Fail 5 May 2026 108,434 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and back (0.1 (b))

Underbody corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2023 108,237 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 108,236 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 108,235 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 108,231 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Underbody underseal

Pass 21 Feb 2019 108,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

body/under seal

break pips/gernal body rust

Pass 29 Sep 2017 107,449 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 107,329 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 107,300 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 107,011 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 106,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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G109 OMV is a 1989 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G109 OMV, 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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G109 OMV is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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