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YC59 EHG

2009 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,572 mi
Last recorded172,572 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 EHG
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 172,572 miles

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

Central Rear Bumper Damage No Sharp Edge .

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2024 172,572 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Rear Bumper Damage No Sharp Edge .

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2024 159,884 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 143,559 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2021 134,508 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2021 134,508 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 128,837 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2020 128,837 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2019 110,000 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2018 84,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 62,160 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side O/S and N/S (3.5.1g)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 40,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 19,875 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 16,794 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 13,795 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 10,300 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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YC59 EHG is a 2009 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YC59 EHG, 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 YC59 EHG registered?

YC59 EHG is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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