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ILZ 6351

1989 BMW 635

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,342 mi
Last recorded143,342 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationILZ 6351
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 143,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front to rear slight surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2009 140,156 miles

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

brake pedal is a little spongey

corrosion in the off side outer sill area and in the off side front inner wheel arch/sill

exhaust rubbers are perrishing.

near side front wiperblade is split

off side front seat belt is starting to fray.

Fail 15 Jul 2009 140,155 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

brake pedal is a little spongey

corrosion in the off side outer sill area and in the off side front inner wheel arch/sill

exhaust rubbers are perrishing.

near side front wiperblade is split

off side front seat belt is starting to fray.

Pass 4 Nov 2005 237,862 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 237,862 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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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ILZ 6351 is a 1989 BMW 635 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 ILZ 6351, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ILZ 6351 registered?

ILZ 6351 is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is ILZ 6351 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ILZ 6351 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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