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NL59 OJR

2009 BMW 635

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,024 mi
Last recorded165,024 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 OJR
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 165,024 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 163,957 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 163,957 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 162,934 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 160,971 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 151,011 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 130,132 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 130,128 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 121,182 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 121,182 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 109,663 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 96,783 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 85,838 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 68,405 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 67,922 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inner brake pads (3.5.1g)

Wiper blades juddering

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front brakes (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 53,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 44,971 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 41,778 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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NL59 OJR is a 2009 BMW 635 in White 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 NL59 OJR, 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 NL59 OJR registered?

NL59 OJR is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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