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G699 VVW

1989 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,965 mi
Last recorded133,965 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG699 VVW
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 133,965 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 133,529 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 133,280 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 133,276 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 133,272 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 132,942 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel filler cap seal cracking

Fuel pipes corroded rear

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill section holed with corrosion outside prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks all over (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 132,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel filler cap seal cracking

Fuel pipes corroded rear

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill section holed with corrosion outside prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks all over (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 132,701 miles

Both front seats have minor movement

Exhaust corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

N\S\F sill corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2019 132,572 miles

Fuel filler cap seal cracking

Fuel pipes slight corrosion rear

Nearside front sill section slight corrosion

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust system slight corrosion

oil leak to engine

Pass 13 Aug 2018 132,252 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 132,050 miles

Both front jacking points have started to corrode

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear subframe/axle bushes worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 131,590 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 130,254 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front air con pipes corroded

o/s/f drop arm has slight play

Fail 16 Feb 2016 130,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front air con pipes corroded

o/s/f drop arm has slight play

Pass 21 Aug 2014 129,024 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 128,943 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 128,943 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 128,891 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 128,547 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 128,547 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2008 128,481 miles

Front wishbones and swivel joints slightly worn

Surface rust on front and rear brake discs

Fail 19 Mar 2007 128,175 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 128,175 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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G699 VVW is a 1989 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 G699 VVW, 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 G699 VVW registered?

G699 VVW is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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