MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,340 miAbove average mileage for this year
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chip in the windscreen
Both rear main bushes starting to collapse.
Both rear tyres getting low.
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Both rear main bushes starting to collapse.
Both rear tyres getting low.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
advise nearside rear inner and outer sill starting to corrode
oil leak rear differential
oil leak rear of gearbox
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
advise nearside rear inner and outer sill starting to corrode
oil leak rear differential
oil leak rear of gearbox
Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 635?
Based on 51,017 MOT tests across 4,019 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HSV 229 is a 1989 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 HSV 229, 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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How do I check the history of HSV 229?
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What year was HSV 229 registered?
HSV 229 is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 1 August 1989.
Is HSV 229 safe to buy?
The MOT history for HSV 229 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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