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GU59 GXS

2009 BMW 635

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,613 mi
Last recorded152,613 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 GXS
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 152,613 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 152,613 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 150,064 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2022 150,041 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 144,645 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 139,199 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 130,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 125,817 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 115,637 miles

Nearside Front inner rack joint has play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on the outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover & under-tray fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2017 115,614 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front inner rack joint has play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on the outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover & under-tray fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2016 111,001 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 105,400 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 78,233 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 101,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak, in area of rear diff

Fail 10 Dec 2014 101,976 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak, in area of rear diff

Pass 30 Apr 2014 80,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too lean to register

Pass 28 Nov 2012 28,217 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 27,394 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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GU59 GXS is a 2009 BMW 635 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GU59 GXS, 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 GU59 GXS registered?

GU59 GXS is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is GU59 GXS safe to buy?

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