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SC09 KCO

2009 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

198,926 mi
Last recorded198,926 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 KCO
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 198,926 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front D bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Pass 21 Feb 2025 191,157 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 190,873 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour o/s is blue (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted and chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 294,515 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 173,488 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 173,453 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 161,194 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 150,242 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 142,260 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 142,149 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 130,268 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 113,159 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 105,892 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 96,845 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Nov 2015 79,473 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 53,287 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 53,266 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 50,348 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 50,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 44,418 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 44,576 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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SC09 KCO is a 2009 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SC09 KCO, 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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SC09 KCO is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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