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G635 TYF

1989 BMW 635

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,961 mi
Last recorded98,961 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG635 TYF
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 98,961 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 97,167 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn outer subframe bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 97,166 miles

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

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges fuse box and harness insecure (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting jacking point floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting nea inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure inner wing area (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn outer subframe bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2009 174,955 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 166,489 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 166,479 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2007 158,763 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 158,763 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 149,390 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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G635 TYF is a 1989 BMW 635 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G635 TYF, 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 G635 TYF registered?

G635 TYF is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 10 August 1989.

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