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G438 GCP

1990 BMW 635

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

224,817 mi
Last recorded224,817 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 635104,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG438 GCP
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2009 224,817 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 224,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 224,531 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 224,531 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2006 224,519 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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G438 GCP is a 1990 BMW 635 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 G438 GCP, 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 G438 GCP registered?

G438 GCP is a 1990 BMW 635, first registered on 1 March 1990.

Is G438 GCP safe to buy?

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