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S27 AKW

2012 BMW 635

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests30 (25 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,093 mi
Last recorded85,093 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS27 AKW
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

25 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 85,093 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 85,091 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2025 139,842 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 83,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 133,835 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 Jan 2024 126,504 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Undertrays damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2024 81,605 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 122,240 miles

rear brake discs corroded

small oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2023 78,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 121,348 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 71,372 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 71,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen wiper not working wiper stoke broken (3.4 (a))

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

Coolant leak could be water pump ()

Pass 29 Jan 2021 117,128 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 64,056 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 54,976 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 112,165 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 112,160 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 41,607 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 93,514 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 93,511 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 36,264 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 83,499 miles

engine undercover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Mar 2017 30,360 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 77,378 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 77,378 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 23,743 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 66,413 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 18,155 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 40,021 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 28,520 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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S27 AKW is a 2012 BMW 635 in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S27 AKW, 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 14 years old, this BMW 635 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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S27 AKW is a 2012 BMW 635, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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