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RA57 RFN

2007 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

173,625 mi
Last recorded173,625 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 63594,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 RFN
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 173,625 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 169,269 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 157,297 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 149,987 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 144,502 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 141,853 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 135,326 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 124,438 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 116,689 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 103,022 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Nearside Door mirror damaged

Both front tyres worn on edges

Emissions too clean to give test readings

Pass 17 Dec 2014 87,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine emmisions to clean to register a reading on test equiptment

Pass 10 Dec 2013 71,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emmisions reading to clean

Pass 12 Dec 2012 56,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyrtes worn on edges

no emmision reading engine to clean

Fail 4 Dec 2012 56,053 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyrtes worn on edges

no emmision reading engine to clean

Pass 14 Dec 2011 40,189 miles

emmisions to clean no reading

full undershields fitted not allowing full inspection

rear tyres close to limits

Pass 10 Dec 2010 26,875 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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RA57 RFN is a 2007 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2007 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 94,589 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 RA57 RFN, 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 19 years old, this BMW 635 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA57 RFN registered?

RA57 RFN is a 2007 BMW 635, first registered on 28 December 2007.

Is RA57 RFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA57 RFN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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