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RO59 VTL

2009 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,957 mi
Last recorded113,957 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 VTL
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 113,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Feb 2025 108,008 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 100,881 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 94,333 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 94,240 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 94,240 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play And Outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play And Outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 91,560 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 84,946 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 71,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner + outer edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner + outer edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 64,161 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges /tread 6mm

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges /tread 6mm

Pass 6 May 2017 56,885 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 49,618 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 42,162 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2014 34,334 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2012 22,585 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 22,585 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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RO59 VTL is a 2009 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RO59 VTL, 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 RO59 VTL registered?

RO59 VTL is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is RO59 VTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO59 VTL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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