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MEF 1L

2009 BMW 635

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,538 mi
Last recorded111,538 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEF 1L
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 111,538 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 106,567 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 106,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 295/30/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 102,173 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 96,084 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 69,939 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 68,742 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 64,986 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 61,094 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2018 54,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 53,547 miles

Rear both rear tyres bald in inner edges

Fail 19 Oct 2017 53,547 miles

Rear both rear tyres bald in inner edges

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 49,530 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 46,866 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 42,696 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 42,696 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 39,988 miles

O/s/f tyre heavily worn on outer edge.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 33,483 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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MEF 1L is a 2009 BMW 635 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MEF 1L, 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 MEF 1L registered?

MEF 1L is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is MEF 1L safe to buy?

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