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L25 STO

2009 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,882 mi
Last recorded115,882 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL25 STO
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 115,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 111,229 miles

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

Underside of vehicle fitted with protective panels, not allowing full inspection

Underside of vehicle has age-related corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2025 111,109 miles

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

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

Underside of vehicle fitted with protective panels, not allowing full inspection

Underside of vehicle has age-related corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2024 102,487 miles

Covers fitted stopping full inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc splash guard loose and rattling

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 96,935 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc splash guard loose.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 96,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc splash guard loose.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 88,245 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front brake discs worn/lipped and scored/corroded

nearside front tyre abnormally worn and bold on inner edge

offside front brake backing plate/dust shield loose on one fixing

offside rear tyre abnormally worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2022 88,233 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% imbalance through out range (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front brake discs worn/lipped and scored/corroded

nearside front tyre abnormally worn and bold on inner edge

offside front brake backing plate/dust shield loose on one fixing

offside rear tyre abnormally worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2022 88,221 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick grinding on disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 78,281 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 65,093 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 64,787 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 64,786 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2018 57,437 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 51,626 miles

handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 12 Jul 2016 44,075 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 37,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 28,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 20,939 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 15,710 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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L25 STO is a 2009 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L25 STO, 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 L25 STO registered?

L25 STO is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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