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FK54 ARK

2009 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

151,370 mi
Last recorded151,370 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFK54 ARK
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 151,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 139,414 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 122,926 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 108,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 106,030 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 106,027 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 96,137 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 88,104 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 80,700 miles

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

Offside Rear CV joint leaking grease slightly

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 71,209 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 62,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 35,656 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 31,065 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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FK54 ARK is a 2009 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FK54 ARK, 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 FK54 ARK registered?

FK54 ARK is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 12 November 2009.

Is FK54 ARK safe to buy?

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