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YK59 PZW

2009 BMW 635

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,220 mi
Last recorded71,220 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 PZW
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 71,220 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 66,417 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 65,177 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 59,340 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 55,130 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2021 55,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (2mm). (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2020 52,332 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 47,670 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 43,906 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 38,454 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 38,454 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 33,006 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 33,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 27,063 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 22,047 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 22,036 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges!

Fail 12 Dec 2013 22,025 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges!

Fail 18 Dec 2012 17,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 17,831 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 PZW is a 2009 BMW 635 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YK59 PZW, 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 PZW registered?

YK59 PZW is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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The MOT history for YK59 PZW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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