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G97 YEF

1989 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,150 mi
Last recorded93,150 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG97 YEF
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 93,150 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front wing corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 92,982 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 92,776 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 91,037 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 91,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 85,288 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 84,502 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

front brake balance on upper limit

Pass 5 Jun 2009 84,445 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 84,134 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 84,134 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 May 2007 81,941 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 81,941 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2006 78,973 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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G97 YEF is a 1989 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1989 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 120,615 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 G97 YEF, 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 37 years old, this BMW 635 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G97 YEF registered?

G97 YEF is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 15 August 1989.

Is G97 YEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G97 YEF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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