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8511 TJ

2008 BMW 635

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

153,832 mi
Last recorded153,832 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8511 TJ
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 153,832 miles

air bag switched off at time of test

Pass 15 Apr 2025 149,324 miles

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2024 143,051 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Mar 2024 143,040 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2023 138,499 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 127,806 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 114,304 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 113,922 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 113,922 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 113,159 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2017 100,657 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2016 84,943 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2015 70,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 13 May 2014 53,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 38,214 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 28,756 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 16,244 miles

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

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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8511 TJ is a 2008 BMW 635 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 86,440 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 8511 TJ, 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 18 years old, this BMW 635 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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8511 TJ is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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