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S12 NTB

2009 BMW 635

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

121,402 mi
Last recorded121,402 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 NTB
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 121,402 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak from differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very slightly scored and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very slightly scored and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 114,480 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 110,568 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 100,378 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 92,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 86,108 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 79,619 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 79,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2018 68,974 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 59,026 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 54,329 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 49,790 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 49,241 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 46,075 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 43,385 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 41,034 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 40,858 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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S12 NTB is a 2009 BMW 635 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 S12 NTB, 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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S12 NTB is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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