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YH59 ZDX

2009 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,385 mi
Last recorded141,385 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 ZDX
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 141,385 miles

Handbrake travel high

Offside Steering arm has play

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 138,102 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 134,146 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 130,252 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 123,475 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning angel eye not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Slight weep from rear diff

Pass 25 Mar 2020 119,986 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning angel eye light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2020 119,893 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning angel eye light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2019 109,316 miles

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

Offside Front angel eye light not working

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

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2018 98,971 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under body covers fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2018 98,711 miles

Offside Rear Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under body covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 88,859 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2016 77,950 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 72,346 miles

Diff oil leak

Front Number plate deteriorated

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 72,346 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Diff oil leak

Front Number plate deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre punctured twice

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 58,993 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 58,993 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear brake disc's worn advise

Pass 26 Sep 2013 40,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on the inner/outer tread

nearside wing mirror damaged

Fail 26 Sep 2013 40,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on the inner/outer tread

nearside wing mirror damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2012 28,123 miles

N/S mirror glass broken

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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YH59 ZDX is a 2009 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YH59 ZDX, 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 YH59 ZDX registered?

YH59 ZDX is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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