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A5 MCE

2009 BMW 635

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,796 mi
Last recorded86,796 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 MCE
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 86,796 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing replace asap (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall has rubbed against something (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 84,160 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 81,385 miles

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

both rear have snow tyres fitted

dpf light on dash

Fail 8 Jul 2024 81,385 miles

dpf light on dash

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

both rear have snow tyres fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2023 78,055 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 75,518 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 73,004 miles

Nearside Front jacking mount missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 70,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear jacking mount missing

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

Offside Front outer door handle sticking

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 66,945 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 66,945 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 61,757 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 55,510 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 48,477 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 42,612 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 42,612 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 29,933 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 17,499 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 10,220 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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A5 MCE is a 2009 BMW 635 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 81,288 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 A5 MCE, 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 17 years old, this BMW 635 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A5 MCE is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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