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VN59 LEU

2009 BMW 635

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

128,004 mi
Last recorded128,004 miles
Recorded on18 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 LEU
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2025 128,004 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 117,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 117,212 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 114,379 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Joint or steering rack? (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner joint or steering rack? (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 114,379 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Joint or steering rack? (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner joint or steering rack? (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 105,091 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 98,053 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2021 98,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake wear sensor (5.2.3 (f))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 88,681 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 86,981 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))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 81,066 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 74,241 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 67,995 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 61,082 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 52,785 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2013 42,546 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 30,588 miles

Both front tyres very worn on outer shoulders.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LEU is a 2009 BMW 635 in Silver 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 LEU, 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 LEU registered?

VN59 LEU is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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