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DY59 OPV

2009 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

221,122 mi
Last recorded221,122 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 OPV
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 221,122 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear diff oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2022 221,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2021 191,925 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 168,141 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 142,841 miles

Front slight wear and play in lower arm rear ball joint

slight wear in steering arm

Fail 21 Jun 2019 142,840 miles

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

Front slight wear and play in lower arm rear ball joint

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on shoulder

slight wear in steering arm

Pass 10 May 2018 119,360 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 119,359 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 94,605 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 77,246 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear close to tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 65,803 miles

front inner brake pads wearing

Pass 26 Mar 2014 62,749 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 54,025 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 54,025 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 40,325 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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DY59 OPV is a 2009 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DY59 OPV, 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 DY59 OPV registered?

DY59 OPV is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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