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G274 GSM

1989 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

198,922 mi
Last recorded198,922 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG274 GSM
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 198,922 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 198,187 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 198,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 196,028 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 190,099 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 190,097 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 184,313 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 184,313 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 179,756 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 175,799 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 171,095 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 171,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 161,833 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 161,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 151,718 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 151,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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G274 GSM is a 1989 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G274 GSM, 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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G274 GSM is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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