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KXI 263

1989 BMW 635

Beige Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,390 mi
Last recorded134,390 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKXI 263
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 134,390 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 134,364 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 133,941 miles
Pass 14 May 2023 133,753 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 132,880 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 132,385 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 128,834 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 128,795 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 127,114 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 124,447 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 124,418 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2014 124,416 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 124,374 miles

both sides front tyres wearing on inner edge and close to tread wear markers

Pass 15 Sep 2012 124,169 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 123,918 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2010 123,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 122,990 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 122,483 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 122,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 121,878 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 121,485 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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KXI 263 is a 1989 BMW 635 in Beige with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KXI 263, 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

How do I check the history of KXI 263?

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What year was KXI 263 registered?

KXI 263 is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 23 January 1989.

Is KXI 263 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KXI 263 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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