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G457 ONS

1989 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,363 mi
Last recorded86,363 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG457 ONS
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 86,363 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 82,873 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 82,776 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 82,742 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 82,742 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 82,649 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 82,629 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel sinks to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 82,618 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 82,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 82,320 miles

surface rust on fuel pipes at rear

Pass 3 Feb 2015 82,206 miles

front windscreen washers weak

Pass 1 Feb 2014 82,038 miles

Front washers poor

Pass 30 Jan 2013 81,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

windscreen washers poor

Pass 19 Jan 2012 81,257 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 80,998 miles

rear brake hose unions corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2011 80,997 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake hose unions corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2010 80,157 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 80,157 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 79,389 miles

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

o/s head lamp aim on lower limit

Pass 23 Jan 2008 77,936 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 76,921 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 75,961 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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G457 ONS 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 81.8%.

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 G457 ONS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G457 ONS registered?

G457 ONS is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 29 September 1989.

Is G457 ONS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G457 ONS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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