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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both outer ends corroded/coated (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around rear subframe area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front brake backing plate loose
Nearside Front fog lamp insecure
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear 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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside mirror glass deteriorated
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear end (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear end (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both outer ends corroded/coated (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around rear subframe area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front brake backing plate loose
Nearside Front fog lamp insecure
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear 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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside mirror glass deteriorated
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
damage to windscreen outside zone A less than 40mm in 2 places
nearside front fog lamp insecure
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
damage to windscreen outside zone A less than 40mm in 2 places
nearside front fog lamp insecure
Lower Lower Undertrays fitted obscuring components
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two stone chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 corners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin All 4 corners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides - worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage arm insecure on lower wishbone (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Fog lamp insecure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
damage to windscreen outside zone A less than 40mm
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
damage to windscreen outside zone A less than 40mm
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front fog lamp insecure
undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/35-19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front fog lamp insecure
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))
undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items
Brake hose slightly chafed both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front spring corroded
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
n/s/f fog light insecure
undercovers fitted
Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine and undertrays fitted as standard
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
undercovers fitted
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and rear (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
undercovers fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front brake discs rusty at edges
engine covers/undertrays fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front discs pitted and pads worn
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
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SW09 BTZ is a 2009 BMW 635 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 SW09 BTZ, 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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SW09 BTZ is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 29 May 2009.
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