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PL10 BVX

2010 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

175,755 mi
Last recorded175,755 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 63578,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL10 BVX
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 175,755 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox has oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Sun-visor missing.

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

Offside Rear Rear calliper is slightly wet but doesn't show a leak.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 158,018 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 158,018 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 138,048 miles

handbrake performance low

play in both sides of steering rack

play in nearside track rod end ball joint

play in offside front lower suspension arm ball joint

travel on handbrake lever

tyre light displayed on dash

Pass 17 Feb 2021 128,011 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 118,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 94,310 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 94,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 75,377 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 75,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 60,449 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 44,258 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 25,532 miles

exhaust emissions too low to get a reading

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges and starting to perish on tread

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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PL10 BVX is a 2010 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PL10 BVX, 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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PL10 BVX is a 2010 BMW 635, first registered on 17 July 2010.

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