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G135 PWW

1990 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

85,404 mi
Last recorded85,404 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 635104,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG135 PWW
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 85,404 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears/rears (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive borderline pass (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 83,871 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Service brake binding but not excessively all (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 83,871 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively all (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 83,870 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 82,578 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 82,578 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021
Fail 13 Jul 2021

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 81,104 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

brake and fuel pipes corroding

Pass 22 Jun 2016 80,729 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake and fuel pipes corroding

front coil springs corroded

o/s/f tyre splitting and wearing bald on edges

oil leaks from engine

power steering pump damp

Fail 21 Jun 2016 80,727 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward of 2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearward of 2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward of 2 (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake and fuel pipes corroding

front coil springs corroded

o/s/f tyre splitting and wearing bald on edges

oil leaks from engine

power steering pump damp

Pass 7 Sep 2015 80,726 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 80,726 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 79,991 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front chassis corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2014 79,817 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front chassis corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2012 76,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 76,295 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake system warning light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 75,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leaks at engine area.front tyres slightly feathered.slight play at steering box.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 73,937 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 73,902 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 71,443 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 71,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 64,292 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 58,633 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Jul 2007 58,292 miles

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jul 2006 51,543 miles

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

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

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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G135 PWW is a 1990 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 G135 PWW, 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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G135 PWW is a 1990 BMW 635, first registered on 30 May 1990.

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