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V28 SLW

2009 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,250 mi
Last recorded109,250 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV28 SLW
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 109,250 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 106,549 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake long

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 106,549 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake long

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 103,840 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Hand brake lever has long travel

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

Fail 2 Sep 2023 103,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/35r19 96y b/stone turanza runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Hand brake lever has long travel

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

Pass 18 May 2022 99,397 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Handbrake long

Pass 19 May 2021 95,120 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Handbrake long

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Going BALD on edge 245/40/19 94W Run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear BALD on edges Need changing 275/35/19 96W Run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2020 91,771 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on edges -245/40/19 94W RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH worn low on inside edges-275/35/19 96W RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 83,159 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 83,159 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 75,663 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 72,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 64,958 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 54,134 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 40,666 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 39,806 miles

No emissions readout - too lean.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 28,950 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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V28 SLW is a 2009 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V28 SLW, 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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V28 SLW is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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