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2009 BMW 635

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,623 mi
Last recorded134,623 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGC 1
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 134,623 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Feb 2026 134,620 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Feb 2025 132,099 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Feb 2025 132,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2024 126,743 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to step on inner edge

emissions undetected

undertrays fitted through out

Pass 31 Jan 2023 121,030 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 116,548 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 116,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Tie Rods, Ends (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 107,738 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 97,496 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 91,396 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 91,396 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 81,915 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 71,459 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 61,947 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 50,554 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 39,232 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 36,597 miles

n/side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2012 31,410 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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NGC 1 is a 2009 BMW 635 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NGC 1, 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 NGC 1 registered?

NGC 1 is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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