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SF59 PJO

2009 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,187 mi
Last recorded134,187 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF59 PJO
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 134,187 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 134,115 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 133,488 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 128,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe nearside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged nearside/offside cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside/offside (1.2.1 (e))

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full ispection

Fail 5 Jul 2023 128,792 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes,marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm to rear, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm to rear, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm to rear, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush to front, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush to front, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe nearside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged nearside/offside cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside/offside (1.2.1 (e))

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full ispection

Pass 23 Jun 2022 114,706 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 96,537 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 96,537 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing offside and nearside (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing offside and nearside (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 93,200 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 73,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2019 73,023 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 54,013 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 52,441 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 47,134 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 41,296 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 35,704 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 28,820 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 28,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 21,393 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 21,393 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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SF59 PJO is a 2009 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SF59 PJO, 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 SF59 PJO registered?

SF59 PJO is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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