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G1 PJA

1989 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,478 mi
Last recorded96,478 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 PJA
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 96,478 miles

Both front rigid brake pipes are corroded slightly

Both rear rigid brake pipes are corroded slightly

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch/sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis hanger/front cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear rigid fuel pipes are corroded slightly

Fail 3 Oct 2022 96,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 96,452 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 96,368 miles

Bonnet support struts are weak

Both front brake calipers are sticking slightly

Engine is overheating

Nearside Front tyre is perished

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Offside Front Corrosion to inner wheel arch/ sill panel

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Pass 10 May 2017 96,291 miles

Both front suspension top mounting cups are corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch and sill panel has surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake caliper is seized slightly

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 96,189 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 96,183 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

offside front of chassis rail has engine protector bracket which is damaged/bent with slight corrosion where it is joint to chassis

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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G1 PJA is a 1989 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G1 PJA, 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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G1 PJA is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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