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G883 XLL

1990 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,097 mi
Last recorded149,097 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1990 BMW 635104,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG883 XLL
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 149,097 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 149,097 miles

Central Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower sill corrded hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 143,280 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 142,051 miles

brake warning lights staying on

Fail 4 Jul 2015 141,982 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake warning light staying on

Fail 9 Nov 2012 141,767 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules, front close to limit

metal fuel pipes excessively corroded

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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G883 XLL is a 1990 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 G883 XLL, 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 G883 XLL registered?

G883 XLL is a 1990 BMW 635, first registered on 14 March 1990.

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