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M888 PML

2009 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

39,719 mi
Last recorded39,719 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 PML
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 39,719 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 39,153 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 37,750 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 37,750 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 37,071 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 37,071 miles

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

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Oct 2021 35,923 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 35,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre heavily worn on inner edge, Almost through to cords

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

Offside Front Tyre heavily worn on inner edge almost through to cords

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 35,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre heavily worn on inner edge, Almost through to cords

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

Offside Front Tyre heavily worn on inner edge almost through to cords

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 34,200 miles

both rear tyres heavily worn on inside edges

Pass 23 Mar 2018 32,137 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Mar 2017 48,862 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 28,778 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 28,778 miles

Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 24,932 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 19,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner egdes

Pass 7 Nov 2013 14,484 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 14,484 miles

Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 9,149 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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M888 PML is a 2009 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M888 PML, 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 M888 PML registered?

M888 PML is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is M888 PML safe to buy?

The MOT history for M888 PML shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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