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XVA 635

1990 BMW 635

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,173 mi
Last recorded137,173 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 635104,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVA 635
MakeBMW
Model635
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 137,173 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Oil leak, but not excessive

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn

Under Seal Coated

Fail 9 Jun 2025 137,169 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 136,886 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 133,616 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 131,191 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 129,856 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 128,366 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 126,851 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Pass 2 Jun 2014 125,196 miles

rear fuel pipes are corroded

some play in steering conecting rod joint

Pass 30 May 2013 123,555 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 121,106 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 119,673 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 117,626 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 113,697 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 111,055 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jun 2007 106,721 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2006 104,317 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 404,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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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XVA 635 is a 1990 BMW 635 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1990 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 104,645 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 XVA 635, 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 36 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 XVA 635 registered?

XVA 635 is a 1990 BMW 635, first registered on 8 March 1990.

Is XVA 635 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVA 635 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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