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G780 UYW

1990 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,405 mi
Last recorded82,405 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 635104,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG780 UYW
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 82,405 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 82,386 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 82,292 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 82,292 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 82,235 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 82,231 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 81,924 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 81,895 miles

Central Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Antifreeze (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 81,130 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 80,803 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 80,412 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 80,032 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 79,462 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 78,680 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 77,491 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 76,376 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 75,776 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 75,387 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 May 2007 75,345 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 74,717 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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G780 UYW is a 1990 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 104,645 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 G780 UYW, 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 36 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G780 UYW registered?

G780 UYW is a 1990 BMW 635, first registered on 25 January 1990.

Is G780 UYW safe to buy?

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