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OU59 FMZ

2010 BMW 635

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,012 mi
Last recorded155,012 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 63578,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU59 FMZ
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 155,012 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn all four bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 155,012 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn all four bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 144,310 miles

Offside Front tyre badly worn on edge 245 40rf19

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

dash message particle filer

Fail 6 Jan 2025 144,310 miles

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

Offside Front tyre badly worn on edge 245 40rf19

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

dash message particle filer

Pass 26 Sep 2023 133,402 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 133,401 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 126,861 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 126,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 122,153 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 109,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders worn low. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder worn smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 109,249 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 Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders worn low. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder worn smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 98,115 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 87,851 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 80,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders worn low (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 69,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 69,332 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 56,999 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 45,557 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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OU59 FMZ is a 2010 BMW 635 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 78,458 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 OU59 FMZ, 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 16 years old, this BMW 635 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OU59 FMZ registered?

OU59 FMZ is a 2010 BMW 635, first registered on 18 February 2010.

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