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G98 LWP

1990 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,538 mi
Last recorded65,538 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 635104,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG98 LWP
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 65,538 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 65,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 65,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 65,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 69,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 65,482 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 65,465 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 65,458 miles

A/C pipe corroding

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 65,454 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 65,447 miles

Oil leak ()

S/C pipes corroding

Pass 29 Sep 2016 65,288 miles

A/C pipes corroding

Fail 29 Sep 2016 65,288 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

A/C pipes corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2015 65,260 miles

Front EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN BUT EXHAUST STILL SUFFICIENTLY SUPPORTED TO MEET MINIMUM REQIURMENTS

UNABLE TO FULLY VIEW BRAKE PADS FRONT AND REAR

Fail 25 Sep 2015 65,233 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN BUT EXHAUST STILL SUFFICIENTLY SUPPORTED TO MEET MINIMUM REQIURMENTS

UNABLE TO FULLY VIEW BRAKE PADS FRONT AND REAR

Pass 19 Sep 2014 65,092 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 65,010 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 64,929 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 64,929 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 64,829 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 64,682 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 63,314 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 63,314 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 62,189 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 60,542 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 58,682 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 55,452 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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G98 LWP is a 1990 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 G98 LWP, 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 G98 LWP registered?

G98 LWP is a 1990 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G98 LWP safe to buy?

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