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G132 HCK

1989 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

145,881 mi
Last recorded145,881 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG132 HCK
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 145,881 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 145,858 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 145,579 miles

Brake low pressure warning lamp illuminating on hard brake applications

Fail 8 Jul 2021 145,579 miles

Brake low pressure warning lamp illuminating on hard brake applications

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 145,535 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 145,445 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 145,445 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 145,292 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 144,968 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 144,224 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 144,224 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 143,660 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 142,724 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 142,724 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 141,532 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

metal fuel pipes corroded slightly

near side front bump stop perished

near side rear bump stop perished

Pass 23 Apr 2012 139,860 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 139,860 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 138,628 miles

Oil leak

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

gearbox oil leak

slight corrosion to nearside outer sill

slight corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 22 Apr 2010 136,074 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 132,167 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 132,056 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 123,989 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 123,989 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 116,692 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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G132 HCK is a 1989 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 G132 HCK, 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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G132 HCK is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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