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FR05 LES

2009 BMW 635

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

113,552 mi
Last recorded113,552 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR05 LES
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 113,552 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 107,698 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 103,234 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 99,574 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 6 May 2022 95,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and cut inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 5 May 2022 95,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and cut inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Apr 2021 92,362 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 89,222 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 85,960 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 82,223 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 79,826 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2016 75,931 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 73,302 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 66,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn very low on inside edge

Fail 15 Dec 2014 67,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn very low on inside edge

Pass 7 Jan 2014 63,406 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 52,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jan 2013 52,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2011 14,135 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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FR05 LES is a 2009 BMW 635 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FR05 LES, 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 FR05 LES registered?

FR05 LES is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is FR05 LES safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR05 LES shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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