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G980 JEY

1989 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,329 mi
Last recorded137,329 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG980 JEY
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 137,329 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 132,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise, gear box to exhaust, mounting bracket detiriorating

Fail 30 Aug 2008 132,750 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 131,391 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Jun 2007 131,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Jun 2006 125,939 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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G980 JEY is a 1989 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G980 JEY, 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 G980 JEY registered?

G980 JEY is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 1 September 1989.

Is G980 JEY safe to buy?

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