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BB09 HHH

2009 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,544 mi
Last recorded118,544 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB09 HHH
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 118,544 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outdoor handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded Also slightly bent (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sub frame mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sub frame mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 105,678 miles

'Chameleon' tint to windscreen

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2023 101,773 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 101,770 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 97,415 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 93,814 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 93,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 90,143 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 82,612 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 76,178 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 76,178 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 May 2017 68,681 miles

Offside Front jacking block missing

oil leak/s

Fail 11 May 2017 68,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front jacking block missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak/s

Pass 26 Apr 2016 61,289 miles

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack ball ends

Pass 1 Jun 2015 54,381 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 45,747 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 36,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 27,126 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 27,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BB09 HHH is a 2009 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BB09 HHH, 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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BB09 HHH is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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