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AP09 FZJ

2009 BMW 635

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,168 mi
Last recorded105,168 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 FZJ
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 105,168 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 105,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 104,907 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 104,239 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear tyres worn low

Pass 15 Nov 2022 101,483 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 94,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 94,982 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 89,685 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 89,685 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 89,262 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 87,169 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 85,300 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 83,676 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 81,301 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 78,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 78,249 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 123,106 miles

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

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

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

emissions to clean to get a print out

Pass 30 Jul 2012 69,550 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

not full test of fuel/brake systems ascovers fitted

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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AP09 FZJ is a 2009 BMW 635 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AP09 FZJ, 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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What year was AP09 FZJ registered?

AP09 FZJ is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 8 August 2009.

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