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MJ09 RDY

2009 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,028 mi
Last recorded163,028 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 RDY
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 163,028 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both OSR/NSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 154,938 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 143,702 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 130,854 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 130,846 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 116,620 miles

Front Prop shaft bush worn

Front Washers weak

Front Wipers slight smearing

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 116,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Prop shaft bush worn

Front Washers weak

Front Wipers slight smearing

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 77,850 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 73,464 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 73,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 70,330 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 60,218 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

engine cover,sill covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 56,838 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 56,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre punctured (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre punctured (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear tyre deep cuts worn inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2014 45,943 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 42,523 miles

Vehicle emissions too clean to be detected by test equipment

Pass 5 Apr 2013 31,122 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 19,067 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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MJ09 RDY is a 2009 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MJ09 RDY, 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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MJ09 RDY is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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