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AO09 LML

2009 BMW 635

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

155,262 mi
Last recorded155,262 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 LML
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 155,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 139,266 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 137,624 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Propshaft rubber worn/deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2022 137,622 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Propshaft rubber worn/deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2021 135,023 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 129,159 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated in places (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

lower reading on n/s handbrake

propshaft rubber showing signs of wear

rear suspension bushes slightly worn in places

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2019 123,771 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

lower reading on n/s handbrake

rear wishbone bushes slightly split

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2019 123,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

lower reading on n/s handbrake

rear wishbone bushes slightly split

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2018 115,014 miles

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

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

lowe reading on n/s handbrake

undertrays and engine covers fitted

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 13 Oct 2017 105,246 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

discs corroding-pads starting to get low

front tyre treads scrubbing on edges

handbrake efficiency only 18%

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2017 105,014 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

discs corroding-pads starting to get low

front tyre treads scrubbing on edges

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2016 93,620 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones both sides (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre treads badly scrubbed on inner edges-nail in tread o/s/r

brake discs badly corroded

drivers seatbelt slow returning

handbrake efficiency only 18%

undertrays and engine covers fitted

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 6 Oct 2015 83,432 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on brake discs

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2014 72,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres and o/s/r tyre badly worn on shoulders close to chords

rear wishbone bushes slightly split

slight corrosion on discs

Pass 15 Oct 2013 63,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on edges of brake discs

Pass 25 Oct 2012 51,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Low Emissions Emitter

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 49,294 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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AO09 LML is a 2009 BMW 635 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AO09 LML, 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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AO09 LML is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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