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GL09 FSJ

2009 BMW 635

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,327 mi
Last recorded128,327 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 FSJ
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 128,327 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2026 128,314 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror lens is defective , affecting view to the rear . (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working position lights not working within headlamp unit . (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side parking brake is working but has low effort . (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 125,434 miles

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in nearside front windscreen

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside - Inner/outer edge of treaded section (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp slightly loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover insecure

Nearside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Play in nearside and offside front steering rack

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside - Front, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 125,432 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in nearside front windscreen

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside - Inner/outer edge of treaded section (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp slightly loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover insecure

Nearside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Play in offside front steering rack

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside - Front, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 121,708 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 121,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 119,373 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 116,024 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 113,637 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 111,630 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 111,600 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 107,669 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 99,299 miles

Under guards fitted restricting inspection

Pass 6 Feb 2017 87,685 miles

Rear Nearside and offside tyres worn heavily on inside shoulder

Pass 19 Jan 2016 74,442 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 62,464 miles

All four tyres have worn heavily on edges.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 47,455 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2013 47,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 35,030 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 35,028 miles

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

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

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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GL09 FSJ is a 2009 BMW 635 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GL09 FSJ, 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 GL09 FSJ registered?

GL09 FSJ is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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