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WIJ 824

1989 BMW 635

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,330 mi
Last recorded174,330 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1989 BMW 635120,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIJ 824
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 174,330 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front inner/outer sill coroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor areas coroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 172,981 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 171,580 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 171,552 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front wing corroded (bottom) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 167,019 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 166,505 miles

floor areas corroded

inner + outer sill coroded

rear parking and service brake passed on limit

Pass 19 Sep 2014 166,201 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2014 166,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2013 165,817 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 165,837 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 165,837 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under Body Surface Corossion

Fail 13 Jul 2012 165,475 miles

All Brake Pipes Heavily Greased/Sprayed

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 165,475 miles

All Brake Pipes Heavily Greased/Sprayed

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 164,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front To Rear Brake Pipes Heavily Greased

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 162,123 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 162,123 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 159,263 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 159,183 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

O/S/F Head light slightly damaged.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2008 153,050 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 152,014 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 152,014 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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WIJ 824 is a 1989 BMW 635 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WIJ 824, 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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WIJ 824 is a 1989 BMW 635, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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