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G392 RMV

1989 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,760 mi
Last recorded114,760 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG392 RMV
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 114,760 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 114,601 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 May 2017 114,550 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear drive shaft inner boot insecure

Fail 3 May 2017 114,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear drive shaft inner boot insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2016 114,514 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 114,504 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2010 114,493 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres perished & cracking (strongly advice)

engine over heating

front cross member corroded (strongly advice)

front number plate cracked

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

heat shield insecure

nearside outer headlight lens cracked

offside rear seat belt stalk covers missing

Fail 16 Jun 2010 114,493 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres perished & cracking (strongly advice)

engine over heating

front cross member corroded (strongly advice)

front number plate cracked

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

heat shield insecure

nearside outer headlight lens cracked

offside rear seat belt stalk covers missing

Pass 11 Jul 2006 114,429 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 114,429 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

boot lid not staying up

both front tyres perished

fuel pipes corroded

nearside outer h/light lens cracked

offside rear seatbelt stalk covers missing

signs of fuel leak around fuel filter

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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G392 RMV is a 1989 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G392 RMV, 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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G392 RMV is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 6 December 1989.

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