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G409 XBY

1989 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

41,337 mi
Last recorded41,337 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG409 XBY
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 41,337 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 41,337 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 39,103 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2025 38,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Central arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2024 35,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 33,525 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel lines corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2023 33,499 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump area wet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel lines corroded

Pass 17 May 2022 32,755 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 32,751 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2021 31,789 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 31,535 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 30,350 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 30,147 miles

ALL brake discs surface corrosion

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

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

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

corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2009 30,147 miles

ALL brake discs surface corrosion

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

corrosion throughout vehicle

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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G409 XBY is a 1989 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 G409 XBY, 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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What year was G409 XBY registered?

G409 XBY is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 19 October 1989.

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