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G80 BDP

1990 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,256 mi
Last recorded89,256 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 635104,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG80 BDP
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 89,256 miles

all tyres cracking. replacement recommended.

exhaust deteriorating.

service brake pedal has minimal reserve travel, further investigation recommended.

Fail 4 Aug 2025 89,256 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

all tyres cracking. replacement recommended.

exhaust deteriorating.

service brake pedal has minimal reserve travel, further investigation recommended.

Pass 5 Aug 2024 88,847 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 88,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all tyres cracking.

service brake pedal has minimal reserve travel, further investigation recommended.

Pass 6 Jun 2022 88,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

boots on both rear suspension tie rods deteriorating.

exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 26 Jul 2021 87,975 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

heavy underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2020 87,952 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 1 May 2019 87,874 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 87,162 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear lower arms (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perished

Fail 24 Apr 2018 87,162 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres perished

Pass 24 Apr 2017 86,713 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear arms (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering box

Pass 14 Apr 2016 86,350 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 16 Apr 2015 85,956 miles

some areas of corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 17 Apr 2014 85,262 miles

some areas of corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 22 Apr 2013 84,944 miles

some corrosion to areas of exhaust system

Pass 17 Apr 2012 84,666 miles

some areas of corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 15 Apr 2011 84,251 miles

general corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 22 Apr 2010 83,718 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 83,506 miles

some corrosion to centre and rear exhaust sections

Pass 25 Mar 2008 83,164 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust section

som e corrosion to os rear metal brake pipe

Pass 27 Mar 2007 82,433 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 81,909 miles

some corrosion to exhaust rear section

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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G80 BDP is a 1990 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G80 BDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G80 BDP registered?

G80 BDP is a 1990 BMW 635, first registered on 19 April 1990.

Is G80 BDP safe to buy?

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