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H701 XUL

1990 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,783 mi
Last recorded115,783 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 1990 BMW 635104,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH701 XUL
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 115,783 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 115,727 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 115,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 115,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 110,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2011 114,396 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 114,109 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 114,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 113,591 miles

marginal security n/s/f headlamp

Pass 29 Jul 2008 110,925 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 110,918 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 109,406 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 109,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 98,311 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 98,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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H701 XUL is a 1990 BMW 635 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H701 XUL, 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 H701 XUL registered?

H701 XUL is a 1990 BMW 635, first registered on 17 September 1990.

Is H701 XUL safe to buy?

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