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G38 VWC

1989 BMW 635

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

132,758 mi
Last recorded132,758 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG38 VWC
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 132,758 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 132,232 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 132,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 131,328 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 131,246 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 128,373 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 128,359 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 127,586 miles

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

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

cooling pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2019 126,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside sill has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside sill has slight corrosion

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 126,473 miles

Automatic transmission pipes are very corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2015 124,870 miles

Both sills at jacking points are corroded

Ns steering arm joint boots are perishing

Pass 3 Nov 2014 122,950 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 122,937 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

corrosion to nearside outer sill

Pass 25 Oct 2013 119,623 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 113,602 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 111,195 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres feathering.slight wear at rear camber limiters.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 109,504 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight wear at steering box.auto box cooler pipes corroding.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 107,374 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 107,374 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear camber limiter has slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2008 106,105 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 104,850 miles

rear exhaust boxes outer covers corroded

rear exhaust slight blow

Pass 31 Oct 2006 102,647 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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G38 VWC is a 1989 BMW 635 in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 G38 VWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G38 VWC registered?

G38 VWC is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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