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HJI 504

1989 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,153 mi
Last recorded73,153 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJI 504
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2011 73,153 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 73,153 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 73,047 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 73,039 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2009 72,875 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 72,830 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 72,830 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 72,830 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 72,830 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

slight corrosion around rear jacking points

Pass 4 Nov 2006 72,807 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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HJI 504 is a 1989 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HJI 504, 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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HJI 504 is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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