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RB05 GEE

2009 BMW 635

Yellow Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

155,954 mi
Last recorded155,954 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB05 GEE
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 155,954 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 275/40/19

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both light smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 149,438 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 149,437 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 141,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 275/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 141,508 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 275/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2023 137,123 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 May 2022 128,507 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 115,996 miles

Nearside Front 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 9 Mar 2020 106,199 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 94,711 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 86,058 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 60,228 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 34,165 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 34,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 30,539 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 25,269 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 20,526 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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RB05 GEE is a 2009 BMW 635 in Yellow with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RB05 GEE, 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 RB05 GEE registered?

RB05 GEE is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 11 May 2009.

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