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YK59 GYZ

2009 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

181,295 mi
Last recorded181,295 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 GYZ
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 181,295 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 173,569 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 166,030 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S+N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S+N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 25 May 2023 158,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 149,572 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 143,293 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

park brake requirements just met adjustment or repair required

Pass 15 May 2020 137,583 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 137,583 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 131,346 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 124,759 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 124,759 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 112,991 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 102,093 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 97,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 91,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 83,504 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 67,122 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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YK59 GYZ is a 2009 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YK59 GYZ, 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 YK59 GYZ registered?

YK59 GYZ is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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