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FV09 GPE

2009 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,455 mi
Last recorded158,455 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 GPE
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 158,455 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 156,102 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 150,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2023 150,974 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 144,389 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

nearside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 21 May 2021 136,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on inner edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 May 2021 136,973 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on inner edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2020 131,725 miles

both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 21 May 2019 124,261 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 115,512 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 103,532 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 91,770 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on edges.

Offside Front wheel rim slightly buckled.

Fail 10 May 2016 91,768 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on edges.

Offside Front wheel rim slightly buckled.

Pass 1 May 2015 83,296 miles

emissions too low to register on machine

nearside and offside rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 70,542 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 70,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 67,880 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 67,879 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 63,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2012 54,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 54,040 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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FV09 GPE 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 71.4%.

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 FV09 GPE, 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 FV09 GPE registered?

FV09 GPE is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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