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ST59 HKJ

2009 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

257,019 mi
Last recorded257,019 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 257,019 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 257,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 240,047 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 240,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 220,787 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 220,787 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 200,742 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 200,742 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 179,108 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 175,732 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 158,817 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 154,209 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 134,121 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 115,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 115,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 96,200 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 75,641 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 57,514 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 57,514 miles

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 HKJ is a 2009 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HKJ, 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 ST59 HKJ registered?

ST59 HKJ is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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