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G384 YBE

1989 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

206,419 mi
Last recorded206,419 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG384 YBE
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 206,419 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 206,419 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 206,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 206,357 miles

Nearside Rear bumper mounting point corroded (body)

Nearside Rear parking brake cable outer sheathing deteriorated

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner and outer damaged by incorrect jack placement (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 206,357 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear bumper mounting point corroded (body)

Nearside Rear parking brake cable outer sheathing deteriorated

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner and outer damaged by incorrect jack placement (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 206,183 miles

Fuel filler cap seal deteriorated and starting to crack

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 206,180 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel filler cap seal deteriorated and starting to crack

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 206,147 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 206,115 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 206,077 miles

Nearside park brake lower effort.

Pass 31 Jul 2018 206,054 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 205,972 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 205,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 205,463 miles

OIL COOLER PIPES CORRODED

Offside Front LOWER WING CORRODED

Fail 29 Jun 2016 205,458 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting cracked MACFERSON STUT LOWER MOUNTING BROKEN (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported /MIDDLE (7.1.1)

OIL COOLER PIPES CORRODED

Offside Front LOWER WING CORRODED

Pass 27 Jul 2015 204,768 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 204,647 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 204,330 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 204,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 203,572 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 203,399 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 203,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 201,450 miles

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage

Pass 16 Jul 2007 195,287 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 195,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 191,314 miles

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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G384 YBE is a 1989 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G384 YBE, 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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G384 YBE is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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