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FP09 BZF

2009 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

133,129 mi
Last recorded133,129 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 BZF
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 133,129 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 130,408 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2022 130,363 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 May 2022 129,351 miles

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle unable to open boot lid,boot area not checked (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both number plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement passenger front FRONT lower arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 126,011 miles

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nut missing from electrical chassis return lead connection to offside rear of exhaust system.

Parking brakes imbalanced with offside lagging.

Fail 13 Mar 2021 126,011 miles

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nut missing from electrical chassis return lead connection to offside rear of exhaust system.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brakes imbalanced with offside lagging.

Pass 10 Oct 2019 116,234 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 116,234 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 108,551 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 108,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 107,248 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Sep 2016 103,281 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 98,596 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 98,595 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 86,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 16 Apr 2014 86,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 13 May 2013 77,178 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 77,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012
Fail 22 Mar 2012 54,130 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 26,734 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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FP09 BZF is a 2009 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 FP09 BZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP09 BZF registered?

FP09 BZF is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 20 May 2009.

Is FP09 BZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP09 BZF shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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