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YC57 LNJ

2007 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

176,103 mi
Last recorded176,103 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 63594,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 LNJ
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 176,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 172,359 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 172,359 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 169,778 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 167,862 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive around bottom tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 164,390 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 164,350 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 153,745 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 141,036 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 132,169 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 132,165 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 120,623 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 87,787 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 73,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2012 73,923 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 46,646 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 39,820 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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YC57 LNJ is a 2007 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2007 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 94,589 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 YC57 LNJ, 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 19 years old, this BMW 635 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YC57 LNJ registered?

YC57 LNJ is a 2007 BMW 635, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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