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ST59 BCF

2009 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,107 mi
Last recorded116,107 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 BCF
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 116,107 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 110,494 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 110,493 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 106,444 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 106,444 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 103,270 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 103,269 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

oil level low

Fail 18 Jul 2022 103,267 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective internal lens fallen out (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 4 Aug 2021 96,137 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 92,710 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 92,710 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 84,459 miles

Nearside Rear 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 275 35 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear 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 10 Oct 2018 72,235 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 72,235 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm front bush bonding failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only Ratchet mechanism defective (1.1.6 (f))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential pinion oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 58,129 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 48,167 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 43,438 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 38,469 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 32,137 miles

slight play in offside front inner rack end

Pass 11 Oct 2012 25,387 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 25,387 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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ST59 BCF 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 66.7%.

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 ST59 BCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST59 BCF registered?

ST59 BCF is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 8 October 2009.

Is ST59 BCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST59 BCF shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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