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G946 XNL

1990 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,072 mi
Last recorded143,072 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 1990 BMW 635104,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG946 XNL
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 143,072 miles

rear exhaust mounting rubber perished

Pass 22 Jul 2020 142,894 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 142,588 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 142,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2016 142,339 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 141,962 miles

All brake components corroded

All tyres perishing in tread bottoms

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

Exhaust system heavily corroded but not blowing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil cooler pipes corroded

Oil leak

Rear subframe and differential corroded

Signs of corrosion to chassis

Slight play in steering linkages

Steering and suspension components corroded

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Underbody showing signs of corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 141,962 miles

All brake components showing signs of corrosion

All tyres perishing in tread bottoms

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

Exhaust very corroded but not blowing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil Cooler pipes corroded

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear subframe and differential showing signs of corrosion

Signs of chassis corrosion

Signs of underbody corrosion

Slight play in steering linkages

Steering and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 141,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

All brake components showing signs of corrosion

All tyres perishing in tread bottoms

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

Exhaust very corroded but not blowing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil Cooler pipes corroded

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear subframe and differential showing signs of corrosion

Signs of chassis corrosion

Signs of underbody corrosion

Slight bind on all brakes

Slight play in steering linkages

Steering and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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G946 XNL is a 1990 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 G946 XNL, 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 G946 XNL registered?

G946 XNL is a 1990 BMW 635, first registered on 16 March 1990.

Is G946 XNL safe to buy?

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