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PF57 PLZ

2007 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

182,894 mi
Last recorded182,894 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 63594,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 PLZ
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 182,894 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 182,843 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 178,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 173,270 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 167,515 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2022 167,514 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2021 160,722 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 160,512 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 148,908 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 148,906 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 136,789 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 131,446 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 122,052 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 120,300 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2017 120,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 114,749 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 114,748 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 104,101 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 101,895 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 94,148 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 89,897 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 67,369 miles

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)

Fail 1 Dec 2010 67,355 miles

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

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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PF57 PLZ is a 2007 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 94,589 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 PF57 PLZ, 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 19 years old, this BMW 635 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PF57 PLZ registered?

PF57 PLZ is a 2007 BMW 635, first registered on 19 November 2007.

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