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HIG 6635

1989 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

76,414 mi
Last recorded76,414 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 6635
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 76,414 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 76,013 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 75,712 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 75,551 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 75,126 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill /jacking point

Offside Rear under sill surface rust

o/s/f jacking point /floor corr weak

oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Sep 2017 74,272 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 72,282 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 69,633 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 64,829 miles

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

Oil leak

both front bump stops worn

Pass 19 Sep 2013 60,139 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 60,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 57,352 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 56,514 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 55,280 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 54,632 miles

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 54,632 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 53,778 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 52,934 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 51,808 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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HIG 6635 is a 1989 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HIG 6635, 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 HIG 6635 registered?

HIG 6635 is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is HIG 6635 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIG 6635 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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