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JH51 ENG

2012 BMW 635

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

107,355 mi
Last recorded107,355 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH51 ENG
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 107,355 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2025 106,501 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 106,499 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 127,914 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 101,861 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 101,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 121,962 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 91,913 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 116,545 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 83,504 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 83,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 111,542 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 70,939 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 70,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 103,082 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 94,763 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 87,961 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 54,395 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Aug 2018 80,981 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 34,544 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 76,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner &outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 32,157 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 75,100 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 26,505 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 26,505 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 53,978 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 30,870 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 27,831 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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JH51 ENG is a 2012 BMW 635 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 JH51 ENG, 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 14 years old, this BMW 635 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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JH51 ENG is a 2012 BMW 635, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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