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MBG 822

1989 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,475 mi
Last recorded93,475 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBG 822
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 93,475 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 93,282 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 93,266 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 93,231 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 93,146 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 93,081 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 93,001 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 92,914 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 92,675 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 92,370 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 91,809 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 91,506 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 91,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 90,998 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 90,998 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 90,876 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes covered with under sealant

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 May 2010 90,568 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 89,691 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 88,282 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

steering centre arm has slight play

Pass 26 Feb 2007 86,829 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 86,807 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 86,111 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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MBG 822 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 90.9%.

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 MBG 822, 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 MBG 822 registered?

MBG 822 is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 14 June 1989.

Is MBG 822 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBG 822 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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