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G44 KGT

1989 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,884 mi
Last recorded121,884 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG44 KGT
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 121,884 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 121,876 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 121,857 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box and pipes (2.1.5 (a))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2023 121,857 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box and pipes (2.1.5 (a))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2021 121,744 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust weak/corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2020 121,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded/weak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 121,565 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 120,967 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 120,967 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2018 120,617 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 120,320 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

play in both front seats

Pass 8 Oct 2015 119,789 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 119,735 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 119,709 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 119,565 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 119,471 miles

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

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

diff seal slight leck

fuel pipes cracked and rusty

near side front door

slight room in steering box

slight room in steering cross shaft

Fail 24 Jun 2008 119,471 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

diff seal slight leck

fuel pipes cracked and rusty

near side front door

slight room in steering box

slight room in steering cross shaft

Pass 18 Sep 2006 119,149 miles

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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G44 KGT is a 1989 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G44 KGT, 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 G44 KGT registered?

G44 KGT is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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