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G769 FRE

1989 BMW 635

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

132,233 mi
Last recorded132,233 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG769 FRE
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 132,233 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 131,688 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 131,243 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 131,150 miles

metal fuel and brake pipes under car generally corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2018 131,135 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 2 Sep 2017 131,117 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 131,099 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 131,064 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 131,043 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 131,043 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 131,000 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2012 130,997 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 130,981 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 May 2010 130,955 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 130,597 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 130,570 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 128,821 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 120,372 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 120,365 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 108,306 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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G769 FRE is a 1989 BMW 635 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 G769 FRE, 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 G769 FRE registered?

G769 FRE is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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