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R77 ARP

2009 BMW 635

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

214,288 mi
Last recorded214,288 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR77 ARP
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 214,288 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 207,356 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 207,355 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 201,199 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 193,725 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 193,721 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 186,008 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated

stone chips front screen

Pass 19 Mar 2021 177,851 miles

Offside Front Upper suspension arm has slight play

Pass 13 Mar 2020 172,279 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 156,866 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges.

slight engine oil leak.

Pass 23 Mar 2018 143,798 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 130,067 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 114,872 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 101,427 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 89,210 miles

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

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

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

front screen cracked but not in drivers view

Fail 27 Mar 2014 89,210 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

front screen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 28 Mar 2013 75,238 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 62,012 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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R77 ARP is a 2009 BMW 635 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R77 ARP, 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 R77 ARP registered?

R77 ARP is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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