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PY09 DOH

2009 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

226,393 mi
Last recorded226,393 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY09 DOH
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 226,393 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 214,326 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 203,731 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 191,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 172,338 miles

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

undertarys fitted full length concealing main front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 18 Feb 2021 165,588 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Mar 2020 157,694 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 157,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 145,411 miles

Front tyres worn low on edges

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 137,820 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 120,653 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 103,319 miles

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

offside front tyre worn outside edge

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2016 103,316 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

offside front tyre worn outside edge

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 91,277 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 73,511 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 54,565 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 54,555 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 47,767 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 47,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 21 May 2012 47,767 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 47,767 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 47,766 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 35,736 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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PY09 DOH is a 2009 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 PY09 DOH, 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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PY09 DOH is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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