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L18 URO

2009 BMW 635

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,427 mi
Last recorded139,427 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 URO
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 139,427 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 139,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 23 Oct 2024 132,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords from inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 126,751 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 118,333 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 106,031 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 106,031 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 100,061 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 96,068 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 95,114 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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L18 URO is a 2009 BMW 635 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L18 URO, 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 L18 URO registered?

L18 URO is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 28 May 2009.

Is L18 URO safe to buy?

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