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G131 GJT

1990 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

151,426 mi
Last recorded151,426 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 635104,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG131 GJT
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 151,426 miles

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

all metal fuel and brake pipes have surface corrosion on them

fuel smell from vehicle, however NO leaks!!! ( fuel tank is full, maybe vapour smell )

offside front floor is hold, however not near low bearing point

oil leak all around bottom of the engine

signs of corrosion all under vehicle

slight damage to the front number plate

Fail 27 Oct 2009 151,426 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

all metal fuel and brake pipes have surface corrosion on them

fuel smell from vehicle, however NO leaks!!! ( fuel tank is full, maybe vapour smell )

offside front floor is hold, however not near low bearing point

oil leak all around bottom of the engine

signs of corrosion all under vehicle

slight damage to the front number plate

Pass 28 Oct 2008 147,858 miles

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

Oil leak

all rear suspension bush have sign's of perishing

metal fuel and brake pipe's have surface corrosion

sign's of corrosion all under vehicle, and on both outer sill's

slight play in both the front wheel's, and in steering

Pass 2 Nov 2007 144,950 miles

nearside rear outer sill hold, however the sill is double skined all ok at present moment

slight damage to the front number plate

Fail 26 Oct 2007 144,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear outer sill hold, however the sill is double skined all ok at present moment

slight damage to the front number plate

Pass 23 Oct 2006 142,951 miles

offside front fog light glass broken

offside head light main beam glass broken

Pass 2 Nov 2005 135,635 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 125,635 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

offside front fog light glass broken †offside and nearside rear antiroll bar drop link bushed crack

Fail 19 Oct 2005 135,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure 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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G131 GJT is a 1990 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1990 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 104,645 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G131 GJT, 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 36 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G131 GJT is a 1990 BMW 635, first registered on 9 March 1990.

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