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G427 DAJ

1990 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,373 mi
Last recorded69,373 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 635104,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG427 DAJ
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 69,373 miles

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

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

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

corrosion at radiator support panel

fuel pipes deteriorating in engine bay

Pass 24 Aug 2023 69,322 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 69,322 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 68,899 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 68,872 miles

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in n/s steering idler (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 68,477 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 68,128 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2016 67,739 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 67,467 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front bump stops deterioated but still functioning

slight engine oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 67,143 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 66,871 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 65,430 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 64,778 miles

front brake discs lipped and worn

near side front & off side front shock protection kits perished

Pass 18 Aug 2009 64,414 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Slight surface corrosion to fuel lines in the filter area

Various points of light surface corrosion underneath the vehicle, mostly concentrated at the front and rear suspension components

Pass 21 Aug 2008 63,871 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 63,463 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 63,438 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Driver's seat mechanism requires attention

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 62,771 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 62,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

fuel pipes and brake pipes,power steering pipes have surface corrosion

imbalance on front brakes

play in steering box

slight wear in steering idler

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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G427 DAJ is a 1990 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1990 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 104,645 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 G427 DAJ, 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 36 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G427 DAJ registered?

G427 DAJ is a 1990 BMW 635, first registered on 22 January 1990.

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