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G635 VJM

1989 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

119,820 mi
Last recorded119,820 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG635 VJM
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 119,820 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 119,103 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 119,103 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 118,371 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 118,371 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid's fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Fuel pipe leaking pipes at rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 118,275 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

fuel pipe corroded at filter.

Pass 27 Sep 2018 117,962 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 117,238 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front to rear fuel pipes corroding.

Fail 28 Sep 2017 117,237 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front. (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front to rear fuel pipes corroding.

Pass 20 Jul 2016 117,081 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight engine oil leak.fan coupling.

Pass 17 Jun 2015 116,639 miles

oil leaks at engine area.front to rear fuel pipes corroding.brake pipes have been coated.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 116,415 miles

fuel pipe at rear corroding.slight oil leak at engine area.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 115,960 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 115,558 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 115,243 miles

slight wear at steering box.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 113,303 miles

all four tyres starting to feather,front to rear fuel pipes corroding.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 112,145 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 111,114 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 108,428 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 106,263 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES EDGES WEARING

EXHAUST CORRODED

SLIGHT KNOCK FROM STEERING NO WEAR FOUND

Fail 23 Feb 2006 106,263 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES EDGES WEARING

EXHAUST CORRODED

SLIGHT KNOCK FROM STEERING NO WEAR FOUND

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 VJM is a 1989 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G635 VJM, 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 VJM registered?

G635 VJM is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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