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S23 SDP

2009 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

131,490 mi
Last recorded131,490 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 SDP
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 131,490 miles

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

Offside Rear foot well full of water

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 127,590 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 127,230 miles

h/brake needs attendion low on o/s

Pass 1 Nov 2022 119,600 miles

Nearside Rear Upper arm bush slight y worn

under covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2021 117,460 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 114,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 100,193 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 98,700 miles

h/brake pulling uneven

o/s rear b/warning wires broken

rear b/disc corr

Pass 16 Mar 2017 97,505 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 96,398 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 96,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 89,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2015 89,262 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 85,119 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 81,411 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 58,446 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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S23 SDP 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 93.8%.

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 S23 SDP, 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 S23 SDP registered?

S23 SDP is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is S23 SDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S23 SDP 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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