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BU09 XGK

2009 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

153,485 mi
Last recorded153,485 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 153,485 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2026 153,485 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 147,881 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 147,806 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 137,110 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 125,926 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 114,053 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 110,389 miles

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

cornering light malfunction massage on

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

vin plate on drivers door damaged, other locations available and readable

Pass 15 Apr 2020 103,413 miles

Cornering light malfunction message on

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

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

VIN plate on drivers door damaged, other locations available and readable

Pass 6 Mar 2019 94,837 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 94,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed bridgestone potenza re050a 275 / 35 r 19 96 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed good year excelence run flat 245 / 40 r 19 98 y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

oil leaks

Fail 1 Mar 2019 94,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed bridgestone potenza re050a 275 / 35 r 19 96 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed good year excelence run flat 245 / 40 r 19 98 y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

oil leaks

Pass 1 Mar 2018 87,613 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 82,621 miles

offside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge of tread

Fail 25 May 2017 82,621 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge of tread

Pass 12 Feb 2016 60,779 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 57,290 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 57,290 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 39,940 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 39,940 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 39,804 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 32,193 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 24,547 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 XGK is a 2009 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XGK, 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 XGK registered?

BU09 XGK is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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