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MJ09 TNL

2009 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,076 mi
Last recorded100,076 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 100,076 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2024 97,767 miles

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 87,709 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 87,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 82,380 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 81,786 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 80,736 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 75,183 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 68,592 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 68,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 67,385 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 67,385 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 45,909 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 25,596 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack.

Fail 30 Aug 2013 25,596 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Both front tyres starting to crack.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 17,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 17,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 16,781 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW ON INNERMOST TREAD.

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 TNL 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 TNL, 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 TNL is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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