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YC57 MVJ

2007 BMW 635

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

166,686 mi
Last recorded166,686 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 63594,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 MVJ
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 166,686 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 161,144 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Jul 2022 150,867 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 142,268 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 142,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 131,353 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 9 Aug 2019 120,368 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 120,367 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2018 109,370 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 109,370 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 99,659 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall has cut in it but not deep enough to show cords

Pass 1 Oct 2016 94,580 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

emissions too low to detect

Fail 22 Sep 2016 94,578 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

emissions too low to detect

Pass 17 Sep 2015 85,598 miles

All four tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2014 76,761 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Sep 2014 76,761 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Sep 2013 68,250 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 60,466 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 48,246 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 40,768 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 35,100 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 MVJ is a 2007 BMW 635 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MVJ, 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 MVJ registered?

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

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