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G159 PJX

1990 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,920 mi
Last recorded138,920 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 635104,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG159 PJX
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 138,920 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 138,500 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 137,584 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 136,411 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 134,905 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 133,861 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 132,013 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 131,406 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2017 129,732 miles

Front Gearbox cooler pipes corroded

Fuel pipes corroded (rear to front)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 129,732 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Gearbox cooler pipes corroded

Fuel pipes corroded (rear to front)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 129,481 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front to rear steel fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2015 129,481 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front to rear steel fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 May 2014 129,431 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 129,270 miles

Gear box cooler pipes very rusty

Fail 29 Apr 2013 129,270 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Gear box cooler pipes very rusty

Pass 26 May 2011 126,538 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 126,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 125,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 125,417 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 124,935 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 122,053 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 122,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G159 PJX is a 1990 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G159 PJX, 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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G159 PJX is a 1990 BMW 635, first registered on 13 February 1990.

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