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GF09 VGN

2009 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,043 mi
Last recorded153,043 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 VGN
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 153,043 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 152,734 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 152,732 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 147,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 141,611 miles

Front front wiper arm need some attention

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 135,488 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 135,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 124,242 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slight bind (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 114,619 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2018 114,613 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2017 105,193 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 99,887 miles

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

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

engine under tray fitted obscuring view to some components

Pass 12 Nov 2015 97,401 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 97,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and nail (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 94,551 miles

Registration plate lamp working intermittently

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 23 Nov 2013 91,377 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 86,426 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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GF09 VGN is a 2009 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GF09 VGN, 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 GF09 VGN registered?

GF09 VGN is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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