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C8 JMC

2009 BMW 635

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

246,675 mi
Last recorded246,675 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 JMC
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 246,675 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 239,714 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 229,951 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 229,951 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 212,703 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 197,667 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM INNER BUSHES DETERATED BUT NO MOVMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM INNER BUSHES DETERATED BUT NO MOVMENT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 197,667 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM INNER BUSHES DETERATED BUT NO MOVMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM INNER BUSHES DETERATED BUT NO MOVMENT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 190,755 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 173,547 miles

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 11 May 2019 173,547 miles

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 18 May 2018 158,785 miles

under trays / covers fitted.

Fail 17 May 2018 158,785 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

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

under trays / covers fitted.

Pass 17 May 2017 138,933 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre wearing down & uneven.

under trays & covers fitted.

Pass 26 May 2016 119,224 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 119,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays & covers fitted.

Fail 19 May 2016 119,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays & covers fitted.

Pass 26 May 2015 96,209 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 72,246 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres scrubbing out on outer edges & deteriorating slightly.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 42,140 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 9,962 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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C8 JMC is a 2009 BMW 635 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C8 JMC, 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 C8 JMC registered?

C8 JMC is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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