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DR54 GVR

2009 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,679 mi
Last recorded105,679 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR54 GVR
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 105,679 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 97,791 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jul 2025 97,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2024 92,172 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 87,815 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both os and ns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 87,736 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both os and ns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 83,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 78,373 miles

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2020 74,435 miles

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

number plates secured by means of temporary tape.

Fail 8 Jul 2020 74,418 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 69,113 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 64,149 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 63,478 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 53,512 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 31,460 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 28,171 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 26,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2012 23,970 miles

no smoke detected on emission check

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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DR54 GVR is a 2009 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DR54 GVR, 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 DR54 GVR registered?

DR54 GVR is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is DR54 GVR safe to buy?

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