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G931 BPV

1990 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,874 mi
Last recorded51,874 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 635104,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG931 BPV
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 51,874 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 51,856 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 51,713 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 51,713 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 50,445 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 48,904 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 48,813 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 48,812 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 48,496 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 48,027 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 48,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 45,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 45,348 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 45,073 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 43,695 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 43,695 miles

Steering box cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 42,543 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 41,900 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2007 40,670 miles

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

crackes front number plate

Pass 4 Apr 2006 39,321 miles

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

small crack in front number plate

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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G931 BPV is a 1990 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G931 BPV, 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 G931 BPV registered?

G931 BPV is a 1990 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G931 BPV safe to buy?

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