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PJ59 ZFA

2009 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

141,424 mi
Last recorded141,424 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 ZFA
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 141,424 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 133,011 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 125,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 118,245 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 107,501 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 96,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 96,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 88,842 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 82,550 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

low emiter no results

Pass 18 Dec 2013 77,252 miles

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

unable to check sills floor and engine bay due to plastic covers

Pass 22 Nov 2012 67,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Low diesel emittor

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PJ59 ZFA is a 2009 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ59 ZFA, 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 PJ59 ZFA registered?

PJ59 ZFA is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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