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SW09 BTZ

2009 BMW 635

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,692 mi
Last recorded153,692 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 BTZ
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 153,692 miles

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))

Fail 1 May 2026 153,436 miles

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))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 144,016 miles

damage to windscreen outside zone A less than 40mm in 2 places

nearside front fog lamp insecure

Fail 11 Apr 2025 143,534 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 131,654 miles

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))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 117,995 miles

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))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 117,894 miles

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))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 111,171 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 111,008 miles

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))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 99,930 miles

damage to windscreen outside zone A less than 40mm

Fail 22 Feb 2021 99,886 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 89,126 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 18 Feb 2020 89,045 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 76,604 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 67,724 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 58,631 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 58,523 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 51,680 miles

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

both front brake discs rusty at edges

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 44,154 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs pitted and pads worn

Pass 20 Feb 2014 37,910 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 37,910 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 24,749 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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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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