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VN59 LEJ

2009 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

222,235 mi
Last recorded222,235 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 LEJ
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 222,235 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 222,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 217,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 211,431 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 205,661 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 200,388 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 195,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 190,735 miles

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))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 186,156 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 169,237 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 169,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 150,337 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 114,408 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 77,983 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 55,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre worn on edges

off side front tyre worn on edges

Pass 31 Jan 2013 50,925 miles

front tyres low outter edges

o/s/r tyre inner edge low

Fail 31 Jan 2013 50,925 miles

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

front tyres low outter edges

o/s/r tyre inner edge low

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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VN59 LEJ 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 VN59 LEJ, 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 VN59 LEJ registered?

VN59 LEJ is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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