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W111 ETT

2009 BMW 635

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,164 mi
Last recorded181,164 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW111 ETT
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 181,164 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 181,164 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 178,670 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 178,670 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 178,660 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 174,746 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 174,746 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 161,422 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 161,422 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 153,959 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 152,234 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 152,234 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 147,394 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 147,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 132,270 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2018 132,229 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2017 112,421 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 112,421 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2016 85,724 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 59,311 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 39,137 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 34,884 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 19,115 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 19,070 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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W111 ETT is a 2009 BMW 635 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W111 ETT, 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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W111 ETT is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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