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PHZ 2159

2007 BMW 635

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,731 mi
Last recorded171,731 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 63594,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHZ 2159
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 171,731 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 169,067 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2024 169,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 161,096 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 151,342 miles

Rear both rear lower arm bushes starting to split/elongate slight play/movement

Fail 21 Oct 2022 151,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint excessive play/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint excessive ply/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre badly worn 1.4mm remaining (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre badly worn 1.5mm remaining (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly worn 2.5mm remaining inner and outer edges bold avdise replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly worn 2.5mm remaining inner and outer edges bold advise replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear lower arm bushes starting to split/elongate slight play/movement

Pass 6 Aug 2021 135,455 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 135,452 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 128,235 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 128,235 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 116,162 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 104,073 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

front discs corroding

small sharp edge on front bumper

Pass 20 Aug 2017 90,629 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner and outer edges no cords exposed at time of test

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres has deep cut to tread section

engine and under tray covers

Pass 20 Apr 2016 85,429 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 72,828 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 72,828 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 60,934 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 52,655 miles

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

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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PHZ 2159 is a 2007 BMW 635 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PHZ 2159, 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 PHZ 2159 registered?

PHZ 2159 is a 2007 BMW 635, first registered on 18 October 2007.

Is PHZ 2159 safe to buy?

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