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PY09 DPU

2009 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

235,850 mi
Last recorded235,850 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 235,850 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 234,472 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 232,941 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 226,068 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 215,088 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 194,288 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2021 194,287 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OSR upper rear arm dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 183,677 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 169,956 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 169,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 158,108 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 158,107 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Wiper mechanism worn

Pass 4 Apr 2017 143,168 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 142,758 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 115,618 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 87,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2014 57,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 33,287 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2013 33,287 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Both front tyres starting to perish.

Both front wipers blades smeary.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 28,514 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 24,910 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 DPU is a 2009 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DPU, 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 DPU is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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