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G645 GUX

1989 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

205,971 mi
Last recorded205,971 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG645 GUX
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 205,971 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 205,572 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 205,316 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 205,614 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 205,614 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 204,834 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 204,180 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 204,177 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 203,030 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 203,022 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 202,551 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge perished

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear bumper mount corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 202,102 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 202,119 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 201,735 miles

rear fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

Fail 14 Dec 2015 201,735 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported gearbox bracket (7.1.1)

rear fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

Pass 17 Oct 2014 201,416 miles

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 201,413 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 201,367 miles

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

o/s engine mounting split

Fail 24 Sep 2013 201,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

o/s engine mounting split

Pass 26 Sep 2012 201,040 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 201,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 200,740 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 200,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front wheels slightly buckled

Fail 27 Aug 2010 200,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

both front wheels slightly buckled

Pass 26 Aug 2009 197,262 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 197,257 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 195,377 miles

Centre Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 195,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 193,870 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 193,870 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 189,880 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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G645 GUX is a 1989 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 G645 GUX, 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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G645 GUX is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 4 September 1989.

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