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TAY 6E

2010 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,402 mi
Last recorded144,402 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 63578,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAY 6E
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 144,402 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 141,531 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 132,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 131,061 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine too clean for emissions result

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Dec 2020 126,192 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 111,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 100,448 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 100,336 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 90,044 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 79,384 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 79,169 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 66,188 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 56,461 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 38,485 miles

O/S/REAR TYRE PUNCTURED.

Fail 2 Jul 2013 38,485 miles

O/S/REAR TYRE PUNCTURED.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 18,281 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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TAY 6E is a 2010 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 78,458 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 TAY 6E, 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 16 years old, this BMW 635 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TAY 6E registered?

TAY 6E is a 2010 BMW 635, first registered on 26 June 2010.

Is TAY 6E safe to buy?

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