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YE54 DYE

2010 BMW 635

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

191,506 mi
Last recorded191,506 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 63578,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 DYE
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2025 191,506 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 175,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 175,051 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 160,133 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 135,269 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 126,050 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 126,024 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 111,611 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 91,538 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 91,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 Sep 2017 84,649 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 73,718 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 64,814 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly o/s parking brake not locking (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 64,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly o/s parking brake not locking (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 54,744 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 34,510 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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YE54 DYE is a 2010 BMW 635 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2010 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 78,458 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 YE54 DYE, 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 16 years old, this BMW 635 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YE54 DYE is a 2010 BMW 635, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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