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RB09 VAB

2009 BMW 635

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,004 mi
Last recorded98,004 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB09 VAB
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 98,004 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 97,920 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic covers fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Jul 2025 95,591 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 92,654 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 90,717 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer and inner edge very close also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 87,895 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Strong Advise (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 85,628 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 85,608 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 82,767 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 79,863 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 76,610 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 72,703 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 67,549 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 67,514 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 61,919 miles

wiper smear

Pass 25 Jun 2014 53,696 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

edge wear on n/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2013 42,831 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 34,770 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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RB09 VAB is a 2009 BMW 635 in Grey 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 RB09 VAB, 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 RB09 VAB registered?

RB09 VAB is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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The MOT history for RB09 VAB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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