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G635 XDU

1989 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,271 mi
Last recorded87,271 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG635 XDU
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 87,271 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 86,917 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

centre & rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2024 86,656 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

centre & rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2023 86,353 miles

exhaust is corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2021 86,150 miles

Centre & rear exhaust silencers corroded

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Corrosion to nearside front inner sill

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 85,518 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 83,816 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 82,066 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 80,759 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 74,335 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 69,171 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 69,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 69,008 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 66,798 miles

some play in steering columb

Fail 24 Feb 2009 66,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

some play in steering columb

Pass 28 Feb 2008 66,276 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 XDU is a 1989 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XDU, 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 XDU registered?

G635 XDU is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 10 October 1989.

Is G635 XDU safe to buy?

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