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G47 PMX

1989 BMW 635

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,789 mi
Last recorded41,789 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG47 PMX
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 41,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 41,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 41,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 41,152 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 40,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 40,043 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 30 Sep 2021 39,635 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 39,288 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 38,451 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 38,449 miles

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 38,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 37,175 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 36,245 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 33,641 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 33,635 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 30,234 miles

front bump stops missing

Pass 26 Mar 2012 29,423 miles

rear suspension link dust covers poor

Pass 18 Nov 2010 27,914 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,390 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS,INSIDE SPRINGS BADLY DETERIORATED

CREAK FROM STEERING BOX AREA WHEN GOING LOCK TO LOCK

N/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES,OUTER SIDEWALLS PERISHING

O/S/F LOWER INNER SILL PANEL, CORROSION FORMING,OUTSIDE OF PRESCRIBED AREA

O/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN VERY LOW

Fail 20 Aug 2008 26,763 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION BUMPSTOPS,INSIDE ROAD SPRINGS BROKEN UP

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WEARING LOW AND OUTER SIDEWALLS PERISHING

N/S DOOR HARD TO CLOSE

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 26,763 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION BUMPSTOPS,INSIDE ROAD SPRINGS BROKEN UP

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WEARING LOW AND OUTER SIDEWALLS PERISHING

N/S DOOR HARD TO CLOSE

Pass 6 Sep 2007 26,074 miles

CREAKING NOISE FROM STEERING BOX OR LINKS WHEN STEERING SHAKEN

O/S/R TYRE TREAD WEARING LOW

Pass 13 Sep 2006 25,383 miles

N/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHING

Fail 8 Sep 2006 25,372 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 24,607 miles

PLAY IN N/S STEERING IDLER SHAFT

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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G47 PMX is a 1989 BMW 635 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G47 PMX, 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 G47 PMX registered?

G47 PMX is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 20 September 1989.

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