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EO59 OVZ

2009 BMW 635

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

162,780 mi
Last recorded162,780 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 OVZ
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2024 162,780 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror discoloured but still providing view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 159,311 miles

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

Nearside front steering gaitor twisted

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 152,877 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 135,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 135,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 118,387 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 118,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 118,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 97,529 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 97,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR INNER (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 90,987 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 75,253 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 53,667 miles

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

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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EO59 OVZ is a 2009 BMW 635 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EO59 OVZ, 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 EO59 OVZ registered?

EO59 OVZ is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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