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G218 APC

1989 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,609 mi
Last recorded124,609 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG218 APC
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 124,609 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 124,516 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 124,497 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 124,434 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 124,353 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 124,328 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 124,098 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2017 123,992 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 123,813 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 123,717 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 123,498 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 123,361 miles

Centre Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 122,973 miles

steel fuel pipes to pump coroded

Pass 29 Apr 2010 122,519 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 121,902 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 121,386 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

advise offside front brake slight binding

Pass 26 Mar 2008 121,100 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 120,024 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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G218 APC is a 1989 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G218 APC, 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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What year was G218 APC registered?

G218 APC is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 11 September 1989.

Is G218 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G218 APC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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