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GL59 VTE

2009 BMW 635

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,600 mi
Last recorded101,600 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 VTE
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 101,600 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 92,990 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 85,254 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 77,765 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 68,867 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 57,266 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 49,300 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 46,840 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 44,622 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 40,540 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 40,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn smooth on inner/outer shoulder edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn smooth on inner/outer shoulder edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn smooth on inner/outer shoulder edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 36,434 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread worn smooth on inner shoulder edge

Pass 23 Nov 2015 31,839 miles

Front tyres starting to perish

Fail 23 Nov 2015 31,839 miles

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

Front tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Dec 2014 25,623 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 21,636 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 17,829 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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GL59 VTE is a 2009 BMW 635 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GL59 VTE, 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 GL59 VTE registered?

GL59 VTE is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is GL59 VTE safe to buy?

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