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G51 EDP

1990 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

241,688 mi
Last recorded241,688 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1990 BMW 635104,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG51 EDP
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 241,688 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Electrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Reverse light not working

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Exhaust shield insecure

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

slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 12 Mar 2019 240,533 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured engine compartment (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and pipe towards the back (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff oil leak massive

Fail 28 Feb 2019 240,531 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking steering pump hose (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended both sides are under seats (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached subframe torque reaction arm, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured engine compartment (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and pipe towards the back (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff oil leak massive

Pass 28 Feb 2018 238,907 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 235,306 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 235,304 miles

Fuel pipe insecure N/S/F,MIDDLE and O/S/R (7.2.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure missing bolts and nuts (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box insecure bolt loose (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush both sides , rear subframe (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 228,335 miles

Centre caps fitted - Retainers not checked

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2015 228,335 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre caps fitted - Retainers not checked

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 221,561 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 221,561 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 20 May 2013 215,564 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 215,564 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2012 202,609 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 May 2012 202,609 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 194,930 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 194,930 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 May 2010 185,658 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 177,779 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 177,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

inner edge of nearside front tyre worn very low

nearside rear parking brake effort low

Fail 18 Jun 2008 166,475 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 166,475 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 164,293 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 156,701 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 146,838 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 146,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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G51 EDP is a 1990 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G51 EDP, 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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G51 EDP is a 1990 BMW 635, first registered on 9 March 1990.

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