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L11 DFN

2009 BMW 635

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

191,137 mi
Last recorded191,137 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 DFN
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 191,137 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 186,308 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 186,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 172,251 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 172,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 160,659 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 142,219 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 141,089 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 131,931 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 131,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 112,318 miles

slight kink in OSF wheel

Pass 13 Oct 2015 87,598 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake pads 4mm

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

Offside Rear Inner brake pads 4mm

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 87,598 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Inner brake pads 4mm

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

Offside Rear Inner brake pads 4mm

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 65,563 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 44,465 miles

OSF tyre is wearing on outter edge

Pass 22 Oct 2012 23,487 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 23,486 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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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L11 DFN is a 2009 BMW 635 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L11 DFN, 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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L11 DFN is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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