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PK59 LFM

2009 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

173,626 mi
Last recorded173,626 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK59 LFM
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 173,626 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2025 173,870 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 168,760 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))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 160,841 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 156,037 miles

particulate filter lamp on dash

Fail 8 Nov 2021 156,025 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

particulate filter lamp on dash

Pass 11 Nov 2020 149,820 miles

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 144,146 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 144,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 139,102 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Dec 2018 139,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and close to wear bars

Pass 3 Jan 2018 126,426 miles

Front Oil leak

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 108,795 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp inop.

Pass 18 Jan 2016 88,374 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

child seat fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2015 66,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Jan 2014 51,098 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 49,425 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2012 36,762 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 27,133 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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PK59 LFM is a 2009 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PK59 LFM, 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 PK59 LFM registered?

PK59 LFM is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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