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VK59 FYL

2009 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,299 mi
Last recorded110,299 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 FYL
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 110,299 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

dpf light warning on dahboard

emission reading to clean

parking brake performance only just meet

Fail 27 May 2025 110,294 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when apply stop lamps / hazards (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emission too clean to register reading

parking brake performance criteria only just met

particle filter warning message

Pass 31 May 2024 101,355 miles

dpf warning light on

rear brake pads on 3mm and rear disc corroded

slight leak from n/s/f shock and o/s/f

Fail 24 May 2024 101,325 miles

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

dpf warning light on

rear brake pads on 3mm and rear disc corroded

slight leak from n/s/f shock and o/s/f

Pass 16 May 2022 109,665 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 May 2022 109,665 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 103,316 miles

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2020 98,524 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 92,956 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 92,746 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 82,800 miles

stone chip in windscreen

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 7 Jul 2017 63,650 miles

no fas readings due to non acceleration from rest.

Pass 9 Feb 2016 32,948 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 30,181 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 30,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 26,087 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 26,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 21,144 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 21,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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VK59 FYL 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 63.2%.

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 VK59 FYL, 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 VK59 FYL registered?

VK59 FYL is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is VK59 FYL safe to buy?

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