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YC57 MXA

2007 BMW 635

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,107 mi
Last recorded174,107 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 63594,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 174,107 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 170,951 miles

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

undertrays fitted throughout underside of vehicle obscuring full inspection to some components

Fail 20 Feb 2025 170,949 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted throughout underside of vehicle obscuring full inspection to some components

Pass 26 Feb 2024 166,950 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both nearside and offside - wing mirror glasses (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 158,168 miles

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

plastic under trays fitted along both sides of the vehicle and beneath engine at time of test

Pass 11 Feb 2022 155,007 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 149,713 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 142,143 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 127,346 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 127,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 114,137 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 98,470 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 97,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2016 91,633 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2015 87,442 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 87,442 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 80,105 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 76,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 55,532 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 37,053 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 MXA is a 2007 BMW 635 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MXA, 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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YC57 MXA is a 2007 BMW 635, first registered on 18 October 2007.

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