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G25 VPP

1990 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,705 mi
Last recorded96,705 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 635104,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG25 VPP
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 96,705 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 96,359 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 96,202 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 94,998 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 94,332 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 94,325 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 94,318 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Service brake excessively binding all brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 94,254 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 94,229 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 93,645 miles

Both near side and off side rear brake pipes are corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fuel pipe is corroded.

Fail 14 Oct 2016 93,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both near side and off side rear brake pipes are corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear tyre is worn to 3mm.

Rear fuel pipe is corroded.

Pass 16 Oct 2015 93,429 miles

Rear silencer corroded and leaking slightly.

Pass 16 Jul 2005 92,395 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 92,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

both rear tyres worn low

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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G25 VPP is a 1990 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 G25 VPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G25 VPP registered?

G25 VPP is a 1990 BMW 635, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is G25 VPP safe to buy?

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