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BU09 UTN

2009 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

161,011 mi
Last recorded161,011 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 UTN
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2026 161,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2024 159,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 159,398 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 157,496 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 155,519 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 152,824 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 146,429 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 139,777 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 139,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 133,039 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 125,768 miles

Offside Rear tyre below 1.6mm on inside edge

Fail 15 Dec 2017 125,768 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear tyre below 1.6mm on inside edge

Pass 16 Dec 2016 110,983 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 110,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 93,103 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 93,101 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 75,159 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2014 75,158 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 59,662 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 50,613 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 36,563 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 35,656 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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BU09 UTN is a 2009 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BU09 UTN, 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 BU09 UTN registered?

BU09 UTN is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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