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F5 FJW

2016 BMW 635

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests27 (24 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,666 mi
Last recorded128,666 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 FJW
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

24 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 128,666 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2025 51,988 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 51,988 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 126,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 46,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 123,780 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 41,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 118,615 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 36,578 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 114,040 miles

both rear lower suspension arms front bushes partialy seperating

both rear tyres just legal

Pass 16 Aug 2021 31,825 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 109,460 miles

both front tyres worn low

Pass 19 Aug 2020 27,065 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 105,579 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 21,812 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 99,278 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 91,645 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 89,164 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 83,111 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 78,095 miles

N/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 78,095 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 63,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 46,291 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 28,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 24,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2012 24,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 19,906 miles

nearside rear tyre is almost bald on the inner edge

offside rear tyre is low on the inner edge

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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F5 FJW is a 2016 BMW 635 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F5 FJW, 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 10 years old, this BMW 635 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was F5 FJW registered?

F5 FJW is a 2016 BMW 635, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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The MOT history for F5 FJW shows 27 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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