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G466 XLW

1989 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

128,793 mi
Last recorded128,793 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG466 XLW
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 128,793 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 128,765 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 128,739 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 128,675 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 128,556 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 128,262 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 128,261 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 128,218 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 128,135 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s&n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 128,129 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 29 Mar 2014 127,990 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

windscreen has stone chips

Pass 24 Apr 2013 124,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

windscreen has stone chips

Pass 11 Apr 2012 123,740 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 123,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

brake fluid warning lamp is on

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

windscreen has stone chips

Pass 12 Apr 2011 123,185 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 123,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 122,235 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 120,741 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 119,573 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 119,399 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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G466 XLW is a 1989 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G466 XLW, 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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G466 XLW is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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