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G418 LUB

1989 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

37,328 mi
Last recorded37,328 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG418 LUB
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 37,328 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 36,304 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 36,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 33,651 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 33,546 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 33,095 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 32,283 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 31,984 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 31,210 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 31,210 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 31,197 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 31,165 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 31,107 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 31,073 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 30,695 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 29,878 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 28,418 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 24,435 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 24,035 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 23,849 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 23,702 miles

Front registration plate cracked.

Fail 11 Jul 2006 23,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate cracked.

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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G418 LUB is a 1989 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 G418 LUB, 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 G418 LUB registered?

G418 LUB is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G418 LUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G418 LUB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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